Katharine

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    Origin:
  • Greek: Pure, innocent; Katherine is a traditional name for women. It has variations in many languages and has been used since the third century A.D. Early Latin forms Katerina and Caterina evolved into Katharine, Katherine, Catharine and Catherine. Katherine is also a royal name: in England, it was borne by the formidable and popular Katherine of Aragon (1485–1536), first wife of Henry VIII, as well as by the wives of Henry V and Charles II.
Description:
From the Shakespearean play Love's Labour's Lost
Popularity:
How popular is Katharine? Here's how many babies were named Katharine over time, according to the U.S. Social Security Administration.
 Ranking   Name
Alternate Spellings:
Karalee   •   Karalie   •   Kathrine   •   Kathryn   •   Kathryne   •   Kethryn
Nicknames:
Kaira   •   Karah   •   Kat   •   Kate   •   Käthe   •   Kathy   •   Katie   •   Katy   •   Kay   •   Kimmi   •   Kimmy
Famous Namesakes:
Actress Katharine Hepburn, Actress Katharine Ross
Celebrity Babies:
Daughter of Maria Shriver and Arnold Schwarzenegger
Syllables:
3
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