What Does the Name Catherine Mean

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The name Catherine comes from French roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Catherine below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.

Catherine Name Meaning

French, EnglishFrench form of KATHERINE, and also a common English variant.

Origin: FrenchGender: Girl
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1 Caoileann
2 Charlotte
3 Christa
4 Ceinwen
5 Clodagh
6 Candelaria
7 Constância
8 Chantelle
9 Colombina
10 Cordula
11 Caitlin
12 Colleen
13 Cherilyn
14 Cesarina
15 Charnette
16 Clementina
17 Corinna
18 Christiana
19 Celinda
20 Callista
21 Cătălin
22 Clarette
23 Catrin
24 Chinyelu
25 Corinne
26 Cherish
27 Cäcilie
28 Claretta
29 Charmaine
30 Catarina
31 Christine
32 Comfort
33 Caecilia
34 Céibhfhionn
35 Chidimma
36 Ciannait
37 Chrystal
38 Concepta
39 Christabel
40 Cathair
41 Calogera
42 Carlota
43 Christel
44 Constantia
45 Christal
46 Charlize
47 Cathleen
48 Claudine
49 Clothilde
50 Carmela
51 Carissa
52 Chaggit
53 Chinasa
54 Cemi̇le
55 Céleste
56 Colombe
57 Cathryn
58 Cevahi̇r
59 Calliope
60 Catrine
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