Cady

Cady is a modern form of Katie, which is considered an English diminutive of the name Katharina. This originally derives from the Greek name Aikaterine (Αἰκατερίνη). The meaning of the name is often translated as 'the Pure' and 'the Clean', an interpretation introduced by the Romans that remains valid today.

What does the name Cady mean?

Cady is a contemporary variant of Katie, which serves as a diminutive of the name Katharina and traces back to the Greek name Aikaterine (Αἰκατερίνη). The name is associated with 'the Pure' and 'the Clean', although this meaning was mistakenly attributed by the Romans and remains accepted. The roots of the name are found in ancient Greek, derived from the word katharós (καθαρός), meaning 'pure', 'clean', 'unstained', and 'chaste'. In addition to this common interpretation, there are other possible origins and meanings. The first name could also be derived from the ancient Greek terms hekáteros (ἑκάτερος) for 'each of the two' and 'each one', as well as hekás (ἑκάς) for 'far away' in connection with the goddess Hekátē (Ἑκάτη) and hekatón (ἑκᾰτόν) for 'hundred'. Furthermore, aikíā (αἰκῐ́ᾱ) for 'torture', 'physical violence', and 'outrage' may represent a connection. Additionally, there is a link to a Coptic name meaning 'my consecration of your name'. Cady can also be seen as a diminutive of Cadence, which means 'the rhythm'.

Where does the name Cady come from?

Cady is a female first name with ancient Greek roots and means 'the Pure'. The etymology refers to the ancient Greek terms katharós (καθαρός) for 'pure, clean, unstained, chaste', hekáteros (ἑκάτερος) for 'each of the two, each one', hekás (ἑκάς) for 'far away, far off' in connection with the goddess Hekátē (Ἑκάτη), hekatón (ἑκᾰτόν) for 'hundred', and aikíā (αἰκῐ́ᾱ) for 'torture, physical violence, outrage'. The languages from which the name originates are English and Welsh.

How do you pronounce Cady?

Kä-di

When is the name day of Cady?

The name day for Cady is celebrated on March 24, April 29, September 15, November 25, and December 31.

Popularity

Cady is a rather rare first name in Germany. In 2023, it ranked 5,633rd on the list of most common female baby names. Cady reached its best placement in 2006 with rank 906. Over the last ten years, the name has been given about 20 times, placing it at 6,382nd in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 3,611th. Information on the global popularity and frequency of Cady is also available.

Nicknames & pet names

CaCa / Cad / Candy / Caty / DyDy

Similar first names

Famous people

• Cady Groves (American singer)
• Cady Huffman (American actress)
• Cady McClain (American actress)
• Cady Noland (American installation artist)