What does Catherine mean?
The name Catherine is primarily a female name of Greek origin that means Pure.
What is the difference between Katherine and Catherine?
It has been common in England since the 12th century in many different spellings, with Katherine and Catherine becoming standard in the later Middle Ages. To this day both spellings are regularly used in the English-speaking world. In the United States the spelling Katherine has been more popular since 1973.
How do the Irish spell Catherine?
Catherine in Irish is Caitrín.
Where does the spelling Kathryn come from?
Kathryn is a feminine given name and comes from the Greek meaning for ‘pure’. It is a variant of Katherine.