Skip to main contentSkip to navigation
    Skip to content

    Compare Baby Names

    Put up to six names side by side to see their meanings, origins, scripts and popularity.

    Meaning
    • Greek: Katherine comes from the Greek Aikaterine, of uncertain origin. It was later linked to katharos, meaning 'pure'.
    • Greek: Pure, virginal; pure. used since third century a. d. early latin forms katerina and caterina became katharine and catherine. french cateline and english catlyn came into wider use during medieval period when variants multiplied; pure. clear. from the gaelic form caitlin
    • An elaborated spelling of Katherine, a Greek name meaning pure.
    OriginGreekGreek
    Native script——
    GenderGirl, UnisexGirl
    Popularity
    US rank #45 (2008)
    Syllables34
    First letterKK
    Rashi——
    Numerology3: creativity, joy and self-expression8: ambition, strength and determination

    Browse all baby names or see names that cross cultures.

    Try next

    See all free parenting tools →