Catherine

Girl's name

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

Meaning Pure
Origin Greek
U.S. births in 2023 955 Falling
Peak year 1956

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Source: Social Security Administration

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.

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