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Catherine name meaning
Last Name
350
in the U.S.
in 2010
350
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Catherine mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Catherine
User Submitted Origins
English
49%
Greek
42%
French
5%
Irish
3%
User Submitted Meanings
- A submission from California, U.S. says the name Catherine means "Catherine is a girl name of Greek origin meaning 'pure'".
- A submission from Georgia, U.S. says the name Catherine means "The name Catherine is a girl's name of Greek origin meaning 'pure'" and is of French origin.
- According to a user from the United Kingdom, the name Catherine means "The pure one".
- A user from Connecticut, U.S. says the name Catherine means "A gift of pure".
- 16 people from all over the world agree the name Catherine is of Greek origin and means "Pure".
- According to a user from Kenya, the name Catherine means "Pure without blemish".
- According to a user from Washington, U.S., the name Catherine is of Egyptian origin and means "Ka-Hathor-n' in ancient Egyptian would mean 'soul of (goddess) Hathor'. Hathor was one of the most popular goddesses to name a girl after. Ka means soul and n' is often use as a connector like of or the".
- A user from Jamaica says the name Catherine is of African origin and means "Gift of god".
- A user from Texas, U.S. says the name Catherine is of Spanish origin and means "Saint Catherine is the Patron Saint of Firemen".
- According to 2 people from Ireland and Australia, the name Catherine is of English origin and means "Beautiful".
International Interest
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Other Dictionary Sources
- Empress of Russia who greatly increased the territory of the empire (1729-1796)
- First wife of Henry VIII; Henry VIII's divorce from her was the initial step of the Reformation in England (1485-1536)
Wiktionary
From French Catherine, from Ancient Greek Αἰκατερίνη (Aikaterínē), *Ἑκατερίνη (*Hekaterínē), of debated meaning, possibly from ἑκάτερος (hekáteros, “each of the two”), or from the name of the goddess Hecate. The spelling with 'th' in Latin languages, German and English, is due to a folk etymology, dating from Roman times, which associated the name with the Ancient Greek καθαρός (katharós, “pure”). The name belonged to a 4th-century saint and martyr from Alexandria who was supposedly tortured on the wheel.
- A female given name from Ancient Greek.
Catherine was also found in the following language(s): Cebuano and French
Notable Persons Named Catherine
Notable Persons Named Catherine
Catherine
Catherine is royalty. She holds the title Duchess of Cambridge([[#Titles, styles, honours, arms, and Duke of Cambridge. Catherine was born as the child of Carole Middleton on January 9th, 1982 in Royal Berkshire Hospital.
Catherine Zeta-Jones
Catherine Zeta-Jones is an actress. Her most notable accomplishments were from 1981 to present. Catherine was given the name Catherine Zeta Jones on September 25th, 1969 in Swansea, Wales, UK.
Cate Blanchett
She was most prominent from 1989 to present. Cate was given the name Catherine Élise Blanchett on May 14th, 1969 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Catherine II
Catherine II was royalty. Her most notable accomplishments were from 1762 to 1796. Catherine was born as the child of Christian August, Prince of Anhalt-Zerbst, and Joanna Elisabeth of Holstein-Gottorp in Szczecin. She left this life on November 17th, 1796.
Katey Sagal
Katey Sagal is an actress and singer-songwriter. She has been prominent since 1971. Katey was given the name Catherine Louise Sagal by her parent Boris Sagal on January 19th, 1954 in Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Catherine of Aragon
Catherine of Aragon was royalty. She was most prominent from 1509 to 1509. Catherine was born as the child of Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabella I of Castile on December 16th, 1485 in Archbishop's Palace, Alcalá de Henares, Kingdom of Castile. She passed away on January 7th, 1536.
- Kate BushMusician
- Catherine de' MediciRoyalty
- Catherine BellActress
- Kate BosworthActress
- Catherine KeenerActress
- Catherine Howard
- Catherine O'HaraActress
- Catherine ParrRoyalty
- Catherine DeneuveActress
- Lucy Hawking
- Catherine TateActress
- Catherine TresaActress
- Kate PiersonMusician
- Catherine BachActress
Notable Persons With the Last Name Catherine
Notable Persons With the Last Name Catherine
Catherine
Catherine is royalty. She holds the title Duchess of Cambridge([[#Titles, styles, honours, arms, and Duke of Cambridge. Catherine was born as the child of Carole Middleton on January 9th, 1982 in Royal Berkshire Hospital.
Philip Catherine
Philip Catherine is a jazz musician and songwriter. He plays Guitar. His most notable accomplishments were from 1960 to present. Philip was born on October 27th, 1942 in London.
Adeline Catherine Anderson
Adeline Catherine Anderson is a romance novel and suspense novelist. Her ongoing career started in 1988. Adeline was given the name Adeline Catherine on December 22nd, 1948 in Grants Pass, Oregon. Adeline is also known as Anderson and Catherine Adeline.
Charlotte Catherine
She holds the title Princess of Condé. Charlotte was born as the child of Louis III de La Trémoille in 1568 in France. She passed away on August 29th, 1629.
Shaila Catherine
Shaila Catherine is an author and meditation teacher.
Blessed Cristobal of Saint Catherine
He holds the title Priest. Blessed was born on July 25th, 1638 in Mérida, Spain. He passed away on July 21st, 1690.
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Catherine | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 70.00% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 24.57% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 1.43% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.00% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 0.00% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 2.86% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Catherine
People with the last name Catherine are most frequently White or African American
Entire United States
Fun Facts about the name Catherine
| #39 | Most Popular Girl Names |
| #12 | Classic Girl Names |
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