Cathrine

Cathrine is a Danish, Finnish, Norwegian, and Swedish variant of Katharina, a derivative of the ancient Greek name Aikaterine (Αἰκατερίνη). The first name Cathrine means 'the Pure', a meaning that was 'incorrectly' attributed by the Romans and has persisted to this day.

What does the name Cathrine mean?

Cathrine is a Danish, Finnish, Norwegian, and Swedish variant of Katharina, a derivative of the ancient Greek name Aikaterine (Αἰκατερίνη). The first name Cathrine means 'the Pure', a meaning that was 'incorrectly' attributed by the Romans and has persisted to this day. The roots of Cathrine lie in Ancient Greek, derived from the word katharós (καθαρός), which stands for 'pure', 'clean', 'unstained', and 'chaste'. Besides this commonly accepted derivation since early Christianity, there are other possible origins and meanings. The name could also be derived from the following ancient Greek elements: hekáteros (ἑκάτερος) for 'each of the two' and 'each one separately', hekás (ἑκάς) for 'far away' and 'distant' in relation to the goddess Hekátē (Ἑκάτη), hekatón (ἑκᾰτόν) for 'hundred', aikíā (αἰκῐ́ᾱ) for 'torture', 'physical violence', and 'outrage'. Additionally, there is a connection to a Coptic name that translates to 'my consecration of your name'. The first name has spread worldwide through the veneration of Saint Catherine of Alexandria, who lived in the 3rd and 4th centuries. Other variants include Catrin, Catrina, Catrine, Catriona, Catrinel, Catrice, Catricia, Cathrin, Cathryn, and Cathrina.

Where does the name Cathrine come from?

Etymology Cathrine is a female first name of ancient Greek origin meaning 'the Pure'. Ancient Greek

How do you pronounce Cathrine?

Sound & pronunciation of Cathrine: Cathrine unfolds in three syllables and flows easily. Pronounced as 'Kath-ri-ne' [katˈʁiːnə], the middle syllable with the long 'i' carries the emphasis. This bright vowel opens the sound image and provides spaciousness. The ending -ne rounds the name off softly. Cathrine thus appears more elegant and gentle than the shorter form - classic, balanced, and cultured.

When is the name day of Cathrine?

The name day of Cathrine is March 24, April 29, September 15, November 25, and December 31.

Popularity

Cathrine is a common first name in Germany. In 2021, it ranked 3,608th on the list of the most popular female baby names. Its best ranking was achieved in 2008 at 1,636th place. In the last ten years, Cathrine has been given as a first name about 30 times, placing it 4,561st in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 4,248th.

Nicknames & pet names

Cat / Cate / Cath / Cathy / Catti / Trine

Similar first names

Famous people

• Ann-Cathrine Wiklander (Swedish singer)
• Anne-Cathrine Herdorf (Danish actress)
• Cathrine Davidsen (Danish artist)
• Cathrine Dekkerhus (Norwegian footballer)
• Cathrine Dyngvold (Norwegian footballer)
• Cathrine Fossmo (Norwegian badminton player)
• Cathrine Grondahl (Norwegian writer)
• Cathrine Kraayeveld (American basketball player)
• Cathrine Lindahl (Swedish curler)
• Cathrine Marie Moller (Danish artist)
• Cathrine Paaske Sorensen (Danish footballer)
• Cathrine Roll-Matthiesen (handball player)
• Leah Cathrine Williamson (British footballer)
• Lisbeth Cathrine Amalie Rose (Danish actress)