Katharine Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Katharine Name at a Glance

Name	Katharine
Meaning	'King Henry the Eighth' Queen Katharine, wife to King Henry, afterwards divorced. 'Love's Labours Lost' A lady attending on the Princess of France.
Origin	Shakespearean
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Katharine Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Katharine means “'King Henry the Eighth' Queen Katharine, wife to King Henry, afterwards divorced. 'Love's Labours Lost' A lady attending on the Princess of France”. 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.

Katharine Name Origin

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

Is Katharine a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Katharine

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