Catharine Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Catharine Name at a Glance

Name	Catharine
Meaning	Form of the Greek Catherine meaning pure.
Origin	Irish
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Catharine Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Catharine means “Form of the Greek Catherine meaning pure”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Catharine Name Origin

Our database records Catharine under Irish origin. Browse more Irish baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Catharine a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Catharine is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Catharine

When considering Catharine for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.