Trena

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Pronounced TREE-nuh /ˈtriː.nə/Medium

Meaning: A short form (or respelling of Trina), drawn from Katrina, a form of Catherine, from the Greek 'katharos,' 'pure.' A smooth mid-century name.Low

In 30 seconds: A smooth short name: Trena springs from Katrina/Catherine ('pure'), said 'TREE-nuh.' Vintage and gentle.

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Origin LowGreek

MeaningA short form (or respelling of Trina), drawn from Katrina, a form of Catherine, from the Greek 'katharos,' 'pure.' A smooth mid-century name.

U.S. rank (2009)#19999 ↘ Falling

2009 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1971

Total births (all-time)≈ 5,160

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

Trena is a short form (a cousin of Trina) from Katrina, a form of Catherine, from the Greek for 'pure.' It found a mid-century audience, peaked in 1971, and faded thereafter (said 'TREE-nuh'). The exact route is uncertain, which we note.

Trena belonged to the mid-century nurseries and is rare today. Rare, smooth, and vintage.

Did you know? Trena is a short form tied to Katrina and Catherine ('pure'); it peaked around 1971 and has faded since.

Overall data confidence 45%

References — Trena — Short for Katrina/Catherine; Greek 'pure'; route uncertain

Variations

TrinaTreenaKatrina

Nicknames

TreTrina

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Trena mean?

Trena is a short form of Katrina or Catherine, from the Greek for 'pure'; the route is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Trena?

It's said TREE-nuh /ˈtriː.nə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Trena a boy or girl name?

Trena is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Trena?

Trena peaked in the early seventies and is uncommon now.