Cathy

Girl's name

Cathy is a diminutive form of the name Catherine, which is of Greek origin meaning "pure" or "clear."

Meaning Pure
Origin Greek
U.S. births in 2023 20 Falling
Peak year 1958

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Cathy Freeman - Australian Olympic sprinter, gold medalist.
  • Cathy Guisewite - Cartoonist, creator of "Cathy" comic strip.
  • Cathy Rigby - Gymnast, actress, Tony-nominated for "Peter Pan."
  • Cathy Yan - Director of "Birds of Prey" (2020) film.
  • Cathy Moriarty - Actress, known for "Raging Bull" (1980).
  • Cathy Dennis - Singer-songwriter, co-wrote "Can't Get You Out of My Head."
  • Cathy Kelley - TV host, WWE personality.
  • Cathy Silvers - Actress, played Jenny Piccalo on "Happy Days."
  • Cathy Lee Crosby - Actress, starred in "That's Incredible!" TV show.
  • Cathy O'Donnell - Actress, known for "The Best Years of Our Lives."

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