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.
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.
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:
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