Kathy

Pure, clear; from Greek "katharos" meaning pure or clean

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Kathy meaning & origin

Kathy is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "Pure, clear; from Greek "katharos" meaning pure or clean". Listed origin: Greek.

Pronunciation

KATH-ee

Catalog phonetic spelling

Popularity

We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Kathy. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.

Nicknames

KatKate

Middle Name Ideas

  • Kathy Rose
  • Kathy Grace
  • Kathy Marie
  • Kathy Jane

Famous Namesakes

  • Kathy Bates (actress)
  • Kathy Griffin (comedian)
  • Kathy Ireland (model)

Sources & notes

Meanings, origins, pronunciations, and namesakes are catalog entries that have not yet completed source-by-source editorial review. Nicknames and middle-name pairings are ideas to try, not usage statistics. We show birth-name ranks only when the record includes source-file provenance; missing data is not evidence of rarity.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kathy

What does the name Kathy mean?

Kathy is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "Pure, clear; from Greek "katharos" meaning pure or clean". Listed origin: Greek.

How do you pronounce Kathy?

Our catalog's pronunciation guide is KATH-ee. Pronunciation can vary by language and family.

How popular is the name Kathy?

We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Kathy. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.

What nickname ideas could work for Kathy?

Ideas to try include Kat, Kate. These are suggestions, not a measure of usage.

What middle names could work with Kathy?

Try Kathy Rose, Kathy Grace, Kathy Marie, Kathy Jane aloud with your surname. These pairings are subjective suggestions.

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