Spelling Variants
Katherine vs Kathrine: Which Spelling?
Katherine and Kathrine are the same name in different spellings.
Global Rank #186
Katherine
Origin: English
Katherine derives from the Greek name Aikaterina, which is believed to come from the Greek word "katharos" meaning "pure" or possibly from "Hekataios" (of Hekate).
Global Rank #447
Kathrine
Origin: Danish
Kathrine is a Scandinavian and English variant spelling of Katherine, derived from the Greek name Aikaterinē (Αἰκατερίνη), which likely means "pure" from the Greek word katharos.
Which is more popular? Based on real registry rankings, Katherine currently ranks higher globally. Popularity can vary a lot by country — check each name's own page for a full regional breakdown.