Katherine Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Katherine Name at a Glance

Name	Katherine
Meaning	'King Henry V' Daughter to Charles and Isabel, King and Queen of France.
Origin	Shakespearean
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Katherine Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Katherine means “'King Henry V' Daughter to Charles and Isabel, King and Queen 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.

Katherine Name Origin

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

Is Katherine a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Katherine

When considering Katherine 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.