Katie Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Katie Name at a Glance

Name	Katie
Meaning	Diminutive of Katherine: Pure. Clear. From the Gaelic form Caitlin.
Origin	Irish
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Katie Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Katie means “Diminutive of Katherine: Pure. Clear. 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.

Katie Name Origin

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

Is Katie a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Katie

When considering Katie 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.