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Cathy
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Cathy.
Primary meaning
Diminutive of Catherine (pure)
Pronunciation: KATH-ee
Profile summary
Diminutive of Catherine. From Greek 'katharos' meaning 'pure.' Extremely popular in 1950s-1970s. Famous bearer: Cathy Rigby (b. 1952), American gymnast. The current meaning shown for this name is Diminutive of Catherine (pure). The catalog pronunciation is listed as KATH-ee. It is listed alongside the related form Kathy. Cathy appears in girl naming lists and classic style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Cathy is currently cataloged under English (greek) origin, and this page describes its meaning as Diminutive of Catherine (pure).
Origin note
This profile is grouped under English (greek) origin.
Usage note
In this catalog, Cathy is grouped as a classic girl name. Related form for this profile: Kathy. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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