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Kathey

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Pronounced KATH-ee /ˈkæθ.i/Medium

Meaning: An -ey respelling of Kathy, a pet form of Katherine, from the Greek Aikaterine, traditionally read as 'pure.' A mid-century American form.Low

In 30 seconds: A soft spelling of Kathy: Kathey pets Katherine ('pure,' Greek), said 'KATH-ee.' Vintage and rare.

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Origin MediumGreek

MeaningAn -ey respelling of Kathy, a pet form of Katherine, from the Greek Aikaterine, traditionally read as 'pure.' A mid-century American form.

U.S. rank (1977)#8961 ↗ Rising

1977 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1956

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,600

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Kathey respells Kathy, a pet form of Katherine, from the Greek traditionally read as 'pure.' The -ey ending flourished at mid-century, peaked in 1956, and faded as plain Kathy held on (said 'KATH-ee').

Kathey belonged to the boomer nurseries and has grown rare since. Rare, midcentury, and soft.

Did you know? Kathey is an -ey spelling of Kathy ('pure') that peaked around 1956 — a boomer-era respelling now seldom seen.

Overall data confidence 52%

References — Kathey — Variant of Kathy/Katherine; Greek 'pure'

Variations

KathyKathieCathy

Nicknames

KathKat

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kathey mean?

Kathey is a variant of Kathy, short for Katherine, from the Greek for 'pure.'

How do you pronounce Kathey?

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

Is Kathey a boy or girl name?

Kathey is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Kathey?

Kathey peaked in the mid-nineteen-fifties and is rare today.