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The baby name Cateline is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced KAT-ə-leen (English); ka-tə-LEEN (French) — IPA: /ˌkætəˈliːn/, /ka.tə.lin/.

Cateline is French in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: French
Pronunciation: KAT-ə-leen (English); ka-tə-LEEN (French) — IPA: /ˌkætəˈliːn/, /ka.tə.lin/

What is the meaning of the name Cateline ?

The baby name Cateline is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced KAT-ə-leen (English); ka-tə-LEEN (French) — IPA: /ˌkætəˈliːn/, /ka.tə.lin/.

Cateline is French in Origin.

Cateline is a medieval French form of Catherine, ultimately from Greek Aikaterine; while the root is debated, it is widely linked to katharos, "pure," a meaning embraced in later Christian tradition. It crossed into Middle English after the Norman Conquest, appearing in records from the 12th to 15th centuries, aided by the intense cult of Saint Catherine of Alexandria that spread the name throughout Europe.

Spelling was fluid in the period, yielding Catelin, Catheline, Kateline, and Katelin; short forms include Cate, Cat, and Lina, with Kate and Kitty as English nicknames. Related international variants include Catherine/Katherine and Catharine in English, Caterina (Italian), Catalina (Spanish), Catarina (Portuguese), and the Irish Caitlín (source of Caitlin/Katelyn). Rare today, Cateline offers a crisp, antique alternative to the familiar Catherine family while preserving the time-honored sense of purity and steadfast faith.

Cateline has the following similar or variant Names

Cateline – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
HT Girls 0 #23 1 950
CZ Girls 0 #350 2 5,378
MU Girls 0 #361 2 8,539
France Girls 2011 #416 3 3,153
PT Girls 0 #470 2 7,952
IR Girls 0 #544 2 8,334
CM Girls 0 #560 1 11,671
BO Girls 0 #651 1 9,488
CL Girls 0 #915 1 14,098
BR Girls 0 #992 1 12,708
SA Girls 0 #1,014 1 25,931
CO Girls 0 #1,151 2 16,140
ZA Girls 0 #1,236 1 25,928
ZA Boys 0 #1,272 1 25,619

Cateline is popular in 13 countries — most recent births per country:

France
BO
BR
CL
CM

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People also ask about Cateline

Cateline is predominantly a girl's name.
Cateline is a 3 syllable name, pronounced KAT-ə-leen (English); ka-tə-LEEN (French) — IPA: /ˌkætəˈliːn/, /ka.tə.lin/.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Catherine, Katherine, Katharine, Caterina, Catalina and Catelyn.
Yes — Cateline ranked #416 in France in 2011.
Cateline's popularity is declining significantly. It moved from #389 in 2003 to #416 in 2011 in France.