Variant of Cassandra (shining upon man)
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Cathryn
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Cathryn.
Primary meaning
Variant of Catherine (pure)
Pronunciation: KATH-rin
Profile summary
Variant spelling of Catherine. From Greek 'katharos' meaning 'pure.' Popular in mid-20th century. The current meaning shown for this name is Variant of Catherine (pure). The catalog pronunciation is listed as KATH-rin. It is listed alongside the related form Catherine. Cathryn appears in boy naming lists and vintage style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Cathryn is currently cataloged under English (greek) origin, and this page describes its meaning as Variant of Catherine (pure).
Origin note
This profile is grouped under English (greek) origin.
Usage note
In this catalog, Cathryn is grouped as a vintage boy name. Related form for this profile: Catherine. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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