Cathleen Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Cathleen Name at a Glance

Name	Cathleen
Meaning	Variant of Katherine: Pure. Clear. Innocent. From the Gaelic form Caitlin.
Origin	Irish
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Cathleen Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Cathleen means “Variant of Katherine: Pure. Clear. Innocent. From the Gaelic form Caitlin”. 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.

Cathleen Name Origin

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

Is Cathleen a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Cathleen

When considering Cathleen 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.