Cathey as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Cathey

What is the meaning of the name Cathey ?

The baby name Cathey is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈkæθi/ (KATH-ee).

Cathey is Greek in Origin.

Cathey is a modern English feminine name, a respelling of Cathy, the familiar short form of Catherine or Katherine. Catherine derives from Greek Aikaterine; its origin is debated, yet it has long been linked with the Greek katharos, meaning "pure," while some connect it to Hekate or a pre-Greek root. Devotion to Saints Catherine of Alexandria and Catherine of Siena spread the name through medieval Europe and secured its endurance.

In the United States, Cathey appears from the 1940s, rising with mid-century nickname fashions before fading, and now feels vintage. Pronounced KATH-ee, it may stand alone or shorten Catherine, Katharine, Katherine, or Kathryn. Close variants include Cathy, Cathie, Cathi, Kathy, Kathie, Kathi, and Cathryn; broader relatives are Kathleen and Caitlin (from Gaelic Caitlín), with short forms such as Cate, Kate, Kay, Cat, and Kitty.

⚙ Cathey is an uncommon pick. There are only 38 recorded uses of it in our data, from 17 countries.