Catherine

Catherine is derived from the Greek name Aikaterine. It has roots in the Greek word "katharos," meaning "pure" or "clean."

Notable Namesakes

• Catherine the Great - Russian Empress, expanded empire, cultural patronage.
• Catherine Deneuve - French actress, iconic film roles, fashion icon.
• Catherine Zeta-Jones - Welsh actress, Academy Award winner, philanthropist.
• Catherine of Aragon - Queen of England, first wife of Henry VIII.
• Catherine Keener - American actress, Oscar-nominated performances, versatile roles.
• Catherine Bell - British-American actress, "JAG" and "Army Wives."
• Catherine Hardwicke - American director, "Twilight," "Thirteen," "Lords of Dogtown."
• Catherine O'Hara - Canadian actress, "Home Alone," "Schitt's Creek."
• Catherine Tate - British comedian, "The Catherine Tate Show," "Doctor Who."
• Catherine Cortez Masto - American politician, first Latina U.S. Senator from Nevada.

Complementary Names / Sisters

Girl names closely related to Catherine

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Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Catherine