How popular is the name Katherine?

Katherine has a popularity rate of 58,654 and currently ranks #14017 on BabyNameLore.

How do you pronounce Katherine?

Katherine is pronounced KATH-u-rin, KATH-rin, ka-TREEN.

What are alternative spellings of Katherine?

Alternative spellings of Katherine include Cait, Katherine, Caitie, Caitlan, Caitland, Caitlin, Caitlinn, Caitlyn, Caitlynn, Caitrin, Cateline, Catelyn, Catlin, Catline, Catlyn, Catriona, Cattee, Kaitlin, Kara, Karen, Karin, Karina, Kassia, Katalina, Katarina, Katelyn, Katerina, Katharine, Katharyn, Katherina, Katheryn, Kathleen, Kathrina, Kathrine, Kathryn, Kathryne, Kathrynn, Kathy, Katie, Katina, Katiya, Katria, Katriana, Katrina, Katrya, Kay, Kayiyn, Kayla, Kaylee, Kitty, Kolena, Katia, Catherine, Cathleen.

Katherine

Q: What does the name Katherine mean?

Katherine is a girl name of Greek origin meaning "German and Swedish short form of KATHERINE".

Q: What is the lucky number for the name Katherine?

The lucky number associated with Katherine is 5. The 5 is the explorer of personality types. They're curious and impulsive; they love to connect with others but also enjoy solitude when necessary. Traveling for them is a chance to see new things and learn about the world around us all in one fell swoop!

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KATH-u-rin, KATH-rin, ka-TREEN

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Meaning

German and Swedish short form of KATHERINE

Origin

Greek

Gender

Girl

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How Popular is Katherine?

Girl names 47,217 names

42% more popular

Greek names 4,561 names

77% more popular Popular

Girl Greek names 3,136 names

79% more popular Popular

Names starting with K 5,800 names

16% more popular

What Does Katherine Mean?

Katherine is a girl name of Greek origin meaning "German and Swedish short form of KATHERINE". It is widely used in Greek communities and cherished for its deep meaning.

Did you know? Katherine has 9 letters and 3 syllables. It ranks in the top 21% of girl Greek names. This name has Greek origins.

Pronunciation

Say it: KATH-u-rin, KATH-rin, ka-TREEN

Numerology

Lucky Number 5

The 5 is the explorer of personality types. They're curious and impulsive; they love to connect with others but also enjoy solitude when necessary. Traveling for them is a chance to see new things and learn about the world around us all in one fell swoop!

Alternative Spellings

Cait Katherine Caitie Caitlan Caitland Caitlin Caitlinn Caitlyn Caitlynn Caitrin Cateline Catelyn Catlin Catline Catlyn Catriona Catriona Cattee Cait Caitrin Kaitlin Kara Karen Karin Karina Kassia Katalina Katarina Katarina Katelyn Katerina Katharine Katharyn Katharyn Katherina Katherina Katheryn Kathleen Kathleen Kathleen Kathrina Kathrine Kathryn Kathryn Kathryne Kathryne Kathrynn Kathy Katie Katie Katina Katiya Katria Katriana Katrina Katrina Katrya Kay Kayiyn Kayiyn Kayla Kaylee Kitty Kolena Kolena Katia Katrina Kaylee Karina Kathy Katia Catherine Cathleen Kathleen Kathryn Kara