Catrice

Catrice is an alternative form of the name Katrice, which is considered an American neologism. It combines the name Katrin with other names ending in "-ice," such as Alice or Beatrice. The direct meaning of the name is "the Pure" and "the Sincere."

What does the name Catrice mean?

Catrice represents a variation of the name Katrice, which is considered an American creation derived from Katrin in connection with names ending in "-ice." Its translation is "the Pure" and "the Sincere." The origins of the name trace back to the ancient Greek language, derived from the word katharós (καθαρός), which means "pure," "clean," "unstained," and "chaste." The name has spread worldwide, partly due to the veneration of Saint Catherine of Alexandria, who lived in the 3rd and 4th centuries. Other variants include Catrin, Catrina, Catrine, Catriona, Catrinel, Catricia, Cathrin, Cathryn, Cathrine, and Cathrina.

Where does the name Catrice come from?

Catrice is a feminine first name with ancient Greek roots, carrying the meanings "the Pure" or "the Sincere." The etymology comes from the ancient Greek term katharós (καθαρός), which means "pure," "clean," "unstained," or "chaste." Other ancient Greek terms include hekáteros (ἑκάτερος), meaning "each of the two," and hekás (ἑκάς), meaning "far away," in reference to the goddess Hekátē (Ἑκάτη). Also relevant are hekatón (ἑκᾰτόν), meaning "hundred," or aikíā (αἰκῐ́ᾱ), meaning "torture" or "physical violence."

How do you pronounce Catrice?

Ka-triis

When is the name day of Catrice?

Catrice is celebrated on March 24, April 29, September 15, November 25, and December 31.

Popularity

Catrice is a rather rare name in Germany. In 2021, it ranked 5,220th on the list of the most common female first names. The name achieved its best ranking in 2014 at 4,003rd. In the last ten years, Catrice has been given less than 10 times, leading to a position of 9,317th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 9,410th.

Nicknames & pet names

Cat / Catti / Caty / Kaktus / Katze / Kätzchen / Ricie