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Girl Name

Katherine

"Pure, clear, innocent, unsullied"

About the Name Katherine

Meaning

Pure, clear, innocent, unsullied

Origin

Greek

Gender

Girl

First Letter

K

Katherine is a girl name of Greek origin. The name means "Pure, clear, innocent, unsullied" and has been used throughout history. Browse more names starting with K or explore other Greek names.

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Popularity Over Time

#42
1950
--
1960
#22
1970
#18
1980
#22
1990
#35
2000
#48
2010
#200
2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Katherine

  • KH Katherine Hepburn
  • KM Kate Middleton

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Quick Facts

Syllables
4
Letters
9
Starts with
K
Origin
Greek

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