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Cateleya
Pronounced kat-uh-LAY-ah /ˌkæt.əˈleɪ.ə/Medium
Meaning: A spelling of Cattleya — the showy orchid genus, named after the English botanist William Cattley; we note the flower/wordLow
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History & Origin
Cateleya is a spelling of Cattleya — the showy orchid genus, named after the English botanist William Cattley (we note the flower/word). A lyrical, modern name (said 'kat-uh-LAY-ah').
In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic families as an orchid name. Rare in this form, the-cattleya-orchid at the root, and lyrical.
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What does the name Cateleya mean?
Cateleya spells Cattleya — the orchid genus named after William Cattley. We note the flower/word.
How do you pronounce Cateleya?
It's said kat-uh-LAY-ah /kaet.le./ — four syllables, stress on the third.
Is Cateleya a boy or girl name?
Cateleya is a girl's name.
How popular is Cateleya?
Cateleya is a very rare name in the U.S.