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Cathrine

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Pronounced KATH-rin /ˈkæθ.rɪn/Medium

Meaning: Cathrine is a variant spelling of Catherine, from the Greek Aikaterine, traditionally associated with katharos, 'pure'. The dropped -e- reflects the two-beat American pronunciation.Medium

In 30 seconds: Catherine, streamlined: Cathrine is traditionally read as 'pure' (said 'KATH-rin').
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Origin MediumGreek
MeaningCathrine is a variant spelling of Catherine, from the Greek Aikaterine, traditionally associated with katharos, 'pure'. The dropped -e- reflects the two-beat American pronunciation.
U.S. rank (2019)#16007 ↘ Falling
2019 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1956
Total births (all-time)≈ 7,715

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 195618802019

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

Cathrine is a variant of Catherine, from the Greek name linked to katharos, 'pure'. The streamlined spelling appeared in mid-century America, cresting around 1956. It faded as the standard Catherine and Katherine prevailed.

Uncommon now, it reads as a neat period spelling of a classic. Trim and familiar.

Did you know? Cathrine trims Catherine — the classic 'pure' — to match its two-beat sound, with its quiet peak around 1956.
Overall data confidence 65%
References — Cathrine — Variant of Catherine; Greek 'pure'

Variations

CatherineKatherineCathryn

Nicknames

CathyKate

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If you like Cathrine…

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Cathrine mean?

Cathrine is a spelling of Catherine, traditionally associated with the Greek for 'pure'.

How do you pronounce Cathrine?

It's said KATH-rin /ˈkæθ.rɪn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Cathrine a boy or girl name?

Cathrine is used as a girl's name.

Is Cathrine making a comeback?

Cathrine is uncommon today; the standard Catherine is the likelier form to be seen.

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