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Caitriona

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Pronounced kuh-TREE-nuh /kəˈtriː.nə/Medium

Meaning: The Irish (Gaelic) form of Catherine, from the Greek Aikaterine, traditionally read as 'pure.' Note the spelling is pronounced 'kuh-TREE-nuh,' not letter-by-letter.Medium

In 30 seconds: The Irish form of Catherine: Caitriona means 'pure' (said 'kuh-TREE-nuh'). Elegant, classic - note the spelling isn't read letter-by-letter.
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Origin MediumIrish, Greek
MeaningThe Irish (Gaelic) form of Catherine, from the Greek Aikaterine, traditionally read as 'pure.' Note the spelling is pronounced 'kuh-TREE-nuh,' not letter-by-letter.
U.S. rank (2025)#15355 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 266

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201819872025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Caitriona is the Irish (Gaelic) form of Catherine, from Greek Aikaterine, 'pure.' Elegant and distinctly Irish, its spelling is pronounced 'kuh-TREE-nuh,' not letter-by-letter, which we note - rare in the U.S. (said 'kuh-TREE-nuh').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, familiar in Ireland. Rare, classic, and elegant.

Did you know? Caitriona is the Irish form of Catherine, from the Greek for 'pure' - and its spelling is read 'kuh-TREE-nuh,' not as written, which we note (said 'kuh-TREE-nuh').
Overall data confidence 55%
References - Caitriona — Irish form of Catherine; 'pure'

Variations

CatrionaCaitrinKatrina

Nicknames

CaitTriona

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Caitriona mean?

Caitriona is the Irish form of Catherine, from Greek, traditionally read as 'pure.'

How do you pronounce Caitriona?

It's said kuh-TREE-nuh /kəˈtriː.nə/ - three syllables, stress on the second; the spelling isn't read letter-by-letter.

Is Caitriona a boy or girl name?

Caitriona is a girl's name.

How popular is Caitriona?

Caitriona is a rare name in the U.S.

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