Catherine: name meaning and origin
Catherine
pure
Greek · Girl · 3 syllables
Catherine is a Greek name meaning "pure". It has 3 syllables, stressed on Cath, and is traditionally a girl's name.
Middle names that flow with Catherine
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All middle names for Catherine, by length and meaning →
- Catherine Belle beautiful
- Catherine Blair field, plain
- Catherine Claire clear, bright
- Catherine Faith faith, trust
- Catherine Faye fairy; also faith
- Catherine Grace grace, goodwill
- Catherine Gray grey
- Catherine Hope hope
Sibling names for Catherine
- Catherine & Alexander Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
- Catherine & Andrew Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
- Catherine & Elena Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
- Catherine & Elias Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
- Catherine & Genesis Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
- Catherine & Georgia Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
- Catherine & Iris Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
- Catherine & Lydia Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
Nicknames for Catherine
KateKatieCatCathyKit
Questions about Catherine
What does the name Catherine mean?
Catherine is a Greek name meaning "pure".
How many syllables are in Catherine?
Catherine has 3 syllables (Cath-er-ine), with the stress usually on "Cath".
What are nicknames for Catherine?
Common nicknames for Catherine include Kate, Katie, Cat, Cathy, Kit.
Is Catherine a boy's or girl's name?
Catherine is traditionally a girl's name.