What origin is the name Cathreen?

Cathreen comes from Greek naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good brother names for Cathreen?

Names from the same greek tradition pair naturally with Cathreen — for example Alexander, Christopher, Lucas. You can browse more on our greek names page.

Is it Cathreen or Cathren?

Both spellings are used. Cathreen means "A variant of Catherine, of Greek origin meaning pure."; Cathren is listed with the meaning "Pure; clear". Families often choose the spelling that matches how the name is written in their language, or the one that is easiest to pronounce where they live. Other spellings: Cathrin, Kathreen.

Cathreen

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Cathreen

Cathreen

Girl

Greek

2 syllables

Cathreen is a Greek girl's name meaning "A variant of Catherine, of Greek origin meaning pure".

Cathreen is a girl's name of Greek origin meaning "A variant of Catherine, of Greek origin meaning pure". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Greek
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

What does Cathreen mean?

A variant of Catherine, of Greek origin meaning pure.

How popular is Cathreen?

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Quick answers about Cathreen

What does Cathreen mean?

Cathreen is a girl name of Greek origin meaning "A variant of Catherine, of Greek origin meaning pure.".

How popular is Cathreen?

We have no birth-record ranking for Cathreen: it is not in US records, and India publishes no national name rankings. The meter above fills in as parents here view, search for and save the name.

Brother names that go with Cathreen

Alexander Christopher Lucas Andrew Sebastian Luke

How to say Cathreen

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Name numerology

3is the Chaldean number for Cathreen.

Number 3 is linked with creativity, joy and self-expression.

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Other spellings of Cathreen

Parents also search for these spellings. Each has its own page with its meaning and origin.

Cathren — "Pure; clear" (Unknown origin)
Cathrin — "Pure" (Unknown origin)
Kathreen — "Pure; clear" (Unknown origin)

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Cathreen at a glance

Letters: 8
Syllables: 2
Starts with: C
Ends with: -en
Vowels: 3 of 8 letters

Which other names end in -en?

Aiden

8-letter girl names

Which names have a similar meaning to Cathreen?

Cathreen means "A variant of Catherine, of Greek origin meaning pure." — these names share that spirit.

Sophia — "Sophia comes from the Greek word sophia, meaning 'wisdom'. It has been used across Europe since early Christian times." (Greek)
Ava — "Ava is of uncertain origin. It may come from the Germanic avi, possibly 'desired', or be linked to Eve, meaning 'life'." (Latin)
Alexander — "Alexander comes from the Greek Alexandros, meaning 'defender of people', from alexein 'to defend' and aner 'man'." (Greek)
Chloe — "Chloe comes from the Greek khloe, meaning 'green shoot' or 'blooming'. It was an epithet of the goddess Demeter." (Greek)
Christopher — "Christopher comes from the Greek Christophoros, meaning 'bearer of Christ'. Saint Christopher is a patron saint of travellers." (Greek)
Lucas — "Lucas is the Latin form of Luke, from the Greek Loukas, meaning 'man from Lucania', a region of southern Italy." (Greek)
Sofia — "Sofia is a spelling of Sophia, from the Greek sophia, meaning 'wisdom'. It is common in Spanish, Italian and Slavic languages." (Greek)
Noah — "Noah comes from the Hebrew Noach, meaning 'rest' or 'comfort'. In the Bible, Noah builds the ark that saves his family." (Hebrew)