The baby name Katharine is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced KATH-ə-rin (IPA: /ˈkæθərɪn/).
Katharine is Greek in Origin.
The baby name Katharine is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced KATH-ə-rin (IPA: /ˈkæθərɪn/).
Katharine is Greek in Origin.
Katharine is an English form of the Greek name Aikaterine, whose exact root is debated - possibly linked to the goddess Hecate or a Cretan name - yet long associated in Christian tradition with Greek katharos, “pure.” This pious reinterpretation introduced the -th- in medieval spellings (Katharine/Katherine) from Latin Katharina and Catharina. Devotion to St. Catherine of Alexandria and St. Catherine of Siena propelled the name across medieval Europe, embedding it in English records from the 12th century onward.
Variants abound: Catherine and Katherine in English; Kathryn, Katheryn; German Katharina; Italian Caterina; Portuguese Catarina; Spanish Catalina; French Catherine; Polish Katarzyna; Russian/East Slavic Ekaterina/Yekaterina; Greek Katerina; Scandinavian/Slavic Katarina; Ukrainian Kateryna. Nicknames include Kate, Katie, Kat, Kitty, Kathy, Kay, and Kit. Enduring yet refined, Katharine enjoys literary and cultural stature through bearers such as Katharine Hepburn, Katharine Graham, and poet Katharine Lee Bates.
| Katharine Hepburn Katharine Hepburn was a legendary American actress best known for her long, acclaimed career in film and theater and for playing intelligent, strong-willed women. She starred in classics like The Philadelphia Story, Guess Who's Coming to Dinner, and The African Queen, and became known for her independent spirit and distinctive screen presence. | Katharine Ross Katharine Ross is an American retired actress best known for films like The Graduate, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, and The Stepford Wives. Born on January 29, 1940, she earned major recognition during her career, including an Academy Award nomination, a BAFTA Award, and two Golden Globe Awards. | Katharine McPhee Katharine McPhee is an American singer and actress best known for finishing as the runner-up on season 5 of American Idol. She later starred in Smash and Scorpion, and she was born on March 25, 1984. |
| Katharine Isabelle Katharine Isabelle is a Canadian actress best known for her horror film work, especially Ginger Snaps, American Mary, and Freddy vs. Jason. Born Katharine Isobel Murray on 2 November 1981, she has often been described as a scream queen because of her many roles in the genre. |
| Name | Last Name(s) | Mother | Mother famous for | Fame Level | Father | Father famous for | Fame Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katharine | Richardson | Tony Richardson | film producer | ★★★★★ |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Girls | 2012 | #1 | — | 970 |
| CN | 0 | #85 | 2 | 3,857 | |
| ID | Girls | 0 | #102 | 1 | 3,319 |
| PH | 0 | #110 | 1 | 5,607 | |
| EE | Girls | 0 | #141 | 2 | 1,888 |
| CR | 0 | #165 | 1 | 5,526 | |
| AE | 0 | #186 | 2 | 10,220 | |
| CZ | 0 | #186 | 1 | 3,154 | |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #237 | 1 | 7,146 |
| JP | Girls | 0 | #251 | 1 | 6,592 |
| EC | Girls | 0 | #258 | 1 | 3,650 |
| MO | Girls | 0 | #262 | 2 | 7,056 |
| Canada | Girls | 2023 | #275 | 5 | 2,824 |
| SG | 0 | #281 | 2 | 11,010 | |
| TW | Girls | 0 | #281 | 9 | 8,139 |
| France | Girls | 1971 | #309 | 3 | 1,352 |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #327 | 3 | 7,429 |
| KZ | Girls | 0 | #331 | 2 | 5,862 |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #332 | 18 | 8,829 |
| HK | 0 | #337 | 12 | 8,483 | |
| JO | Girls | 0 | #339 | 1 | 7,570 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #341 | 3 | 15,378 |
| MY | 0 | #353 | 2 | 12,352 | |
| BR | 0 | #357 | 4 | 5,969 | |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #361 | 2 | 8,539 |
| PL | Girls | 0 | #364 | 1 | 5,096 |
| YE | 0 | #398 | 1 | 8,639 | |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #406 | 1 | 8,413 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #421 | 4 | 15,987 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #427 | 3 | 13,098 |
| CL | 0 | #432 | 3 | 6,867 | |
| ZA | 0 | #466 | 9 | 14,421 | |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #469 | 3 | 7,952 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #478 | 21 | 11,913 |
| CO | 0 | #509 | 2 | 7,768 | |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #518 | 1 | 9,861 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #520 | 13 | 11,342 |
| UY | Girls | 0 | #535 | 2 | 6,731 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #544 | 4 | 10,981 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #558 | 58 | 16,104 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #560 | 2 | 19,177 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #564 | 23 | 18,916 |
| BH | 0 | #586 | 2 | 17,937 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #592 | 6 | 20,968 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #643 | 3 | 11,648 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #648 | 4 | 9,488 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #653 | 2 | 13,121 |
| LB | 0 | #690 | 1 | 13,263 | |
| Finland | Girls | 2026 | #726 | 13 | 3,895 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #739 | 1 | 17,960 |
| SY | 0 | #767 | 1 | 11,684 | |
| Germany | Girls | 0 | #809 | 30 | 4,949 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #820 | 7 | 15,093 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #837 | 15 | 14,098 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #889 | 28 | 8,487 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #899 | 43 | 12,708 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #929 | 15 | 14,861 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #969 | 26 | 24,821 |
| Spain | Girls | 0 | #973 | 11 | 5,561 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,011 | 4 | 25,931 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,117 | 25 | 25,928 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,147 | 6 | 16,140 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| MA | 0 | #1,198 | 2 | 20,986 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,262 | 6 | 17,781 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,423 | 24 | 9,415 |
Katharine is popular in 52 countries — most recent births per country:
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