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Catherine Meaning and Origin

Catherine is Greek given name meaning The name Catherine is of Greek origin and means "pure.".

Catherine is a name that's been used by parents who are considering girl baby names.

Catherine is currently #328 on the baby names popularity charts in the U.S. in 2022.

Famous people named Catherine are Catherine Bell, Catherine Tanvier, Catherine Duchess of Cambridge.

Catherine is a 9 letters name with 3 syllables.

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Catherine name meaning

The name Catherine is of Greek origin and means "pure."

Catherine name origin

Greek

Name facts

9 letter name and 3 syllables

Popularity

Catherine is ranked #328 most popular baby girl name in 2022

Gender chart

In 2022, 100% of babies named Catherine were girls

Name popularity in the US

This graph illustrates how many babies were named Catherine in the US

Name popularity in Canada

This graph illustrates how many babies were named Catherine in Canada

Celebrities named Catherine

Catherine Bell (Movies)
Catherine Tanvier (Tennis)
Catherine Duchess of Cambridge (Royal)
Catherine Deneuve (Movies)
Catherine Millet (Literature)
Catherine Breillat (Movies)

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Catherine - FAQ

What is the meaning of the name Catherine?
The meaning of the name Catherine is The name Catherine is of Greek origin and means "pure.".
What is the origin of the name Catherine?
The origin of the name Catherine is Greek .
Is Catherine a girl or boy name?
The name Catherine is a feminine name. According to our statistics, 0.00% of babies called Catherine were boys, 100.00% of babies called Catherine were girls.
What is the popularity of the name Catherine?
According to statistics, Catherine is ranked 328th most popular girl name in the US, in 2022.
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