Girl name
Cathy name meaning
“pure, undefiled”
Cathy is a feminine English short form of Catherine, traditionally linked to the meaning pure or undefiled. Catherine comes from the Greek name Aikaterinē. The meaning reflects an association with Greek katharos, meaning pure, while the parent name's ultimate origin remains disputed.
What does Cathy mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Cathy
An English short form of Catherine. The parent name comes from Greek Aikaterinē and is traditionally linked to katharos 'pure', although its ultimate origin is disputed.
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Name combinations with Cathy
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Cathy, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Cathy: pure, undefiled
- Bernadeta: brave as a bear
- Siska: Frankish woman or woman from France
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Meaning of each word
- Cathy: pure, undefiled
- Gracia: grace, bestowed favor
- Stevani: crown or wreath of honor
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Cathy Fina
Meaning of each word
- Cathy: pure, undefiled
- Fina: God will add
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Meaning of each word
- Michelle: who is like God?
- Cathy: pure, undefiled
- Barbara: woman from a foreign land
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Cathy Yustin
Meaning of each word
- Cathy: pure, undefiled
- Yustin: just, upholding what is right
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Meaning of each word
- Cathy: pure, undefiled
- Felicia: fortunate, happy
- Erina: peace
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How to pronounce Cathy
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦕꦠꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮎᮒ᮪ᮠᮤ |
Is Cathy a girl’s name?
Yes, Cathy is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Cathy ranks #1,659 among girl names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Cathy
Names with related meanings
- Suci♀Pure, free from stain
- Fitriani♀Associated with innate nature and purity
- Murni♀Pure, unmixed
- Agnes♀Pure, chaste
- Fitriana♀Innate nature, original purity
- Karina♀Pure
- Afifah♀Chaste, preserving personal honor
- Ning♂♀Clear
- Fitriyani♀Associated with innate nature or purity
- Fitrah♂♀Innate disposition, original nature
- Nirmala♀Pure, clean and unblemished
- Isma♀Protection, safeguarding
Famous people named Cathy
- Cathy Sharon · b. 1982
- Cathy Fakandi · b. 2000
- Cathy Lengkong
- Cathy Ahadianty · b. 1979
- J. Cathy Dere Loudoe
FAQ about the name Cathy
What is the meaning of Cathy?
Cathy means pure, undefiled. An English short form of Catherine. The parent name comes from Greek Aikaterinē and is traditionally linked to katharos 'pure', although its ultimate origin is disputed.
Is Cathy a girl’s name?
Yes, Cathy is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Cathy?
Cathy is of European and Greek origin.
How many syllables does Cathy have?
Cathy has 2 syllables (Cat-hy) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Cathy?
Cathy ranks #1,659 among girl names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Cathy?
Some ideas: Cathy Bernadeta Siska; Cathy Gracia Stevani; Cathy Fina.
Famous people named Cathy?
Notable people named Cathy include Cathy Sharon, Cathy Fakandi, Cathy Lengkong.
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