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Kitt
Pronounced KIT /ˈkɪt/High
Meaning: A pet form of Katherine (or Christopher) — Katherine traditionally 'pure' (Greek katharos); used for both sexes; here for girls; routes layeredLow
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Kitt is a pet form of Katherine — traditionally 'pure' (Greek katharos) — and, for boys, of Christopher (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, spunky one-syllable name (the singer Eartha Kitt bore it as a surname); used for both sexes, here for girls (slug distinguished; nickname Kitty).
It registers thinly on its own. Rare, pure at the (Katherine) root, and spunky.
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What does the name Kitt mean?
Kitt pets Katherine ('pure', Greek); for boys it pets Christopher; the routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Kitt?
It's said KIT /ˈkɪt/ — one syllable.
Is Kitt a boy or girl name?
Kitt is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.
How popular is Kitt?
Kitt is a very rare name in the U.S.