The baby name Kathey is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈkæθi/ (KATH-ee).
Kathey is Greek in Origin.
The baby name Kathey is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈkæθi/ (KATH-ee).
Kathey is Greek in Origin.
Kathey is a modern English diminutive of Katherine/Catherine, ultimately from Greek Aikaterine. Its meaning is most often taken as "pure," via association with Greek katharos, though scholars note the origin is uncertain and may relate to the goddess Hecate or to hekateros "each of the two." Through Latin Caterina and French Catherine, the name spread across medieval Europe with the fame of Saints Catherine of Alexandria and Catherine of Siena.
The Kathey spelling, ending in -ey, is chiefly North American and emerged in the mid-20th century as a variant of Kathy; it remained relatively rare compared with Kathy or Cathy and now reads as a vintage choice. Variants and related forms include Kathy, Kathie, Cathie, Cathy; formal bases Katherine, Catherine, Kathryn, Katharine, Katheryn; and short forms Kate, Katie, Kat, Kay, Kit. Pronounced KATH-ee.
Kathey is a genuine rarity. We hold just 16 recorded uses of it, from 15 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MV | Boys | 0 | #79 | 1 | 3,375 |
| MO | Girls | 0 | #263 | 1 | 7,056 |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #278 | 1 | 7,507 |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #359 | 1 | 8,829 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #523 | 1 | 11,913 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #561 | 1 | 19,177 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #573 | 1 | 11,342 |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #697 | 1 | 13,071 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #738 | 2 | 17,960 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #826 | 1 | 15,093 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #925 | 1 | 15,035 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,010 | 1 | 14,861 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,152 | 1 | 16,140 |
Kathey is popular in 15 countries — most recent births per country:
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