Caiti
Latin/Greek · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Caiti
Caiti is an Irish diminutive form of Caitríona, which derives from the Latin name Catherina, meaning "pure" or "clear." The name has its linguistic roots in the Greek word katharos (καθαρός), meaning pure.
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Etymology
Caiti is an Irish diminutive form of Caitríona, which derives from the Latin name Catherina, meaning "pure" or "clear." The name has its linguistic roots in the Greek word katharos (καθαρός), meaning pure.
Caiti is primarily used in Irish and Scottish cultures, where it emerged as a pet form of the Anglicized Catherine during the medieval period and remains popular in Irish-speaking communities today.
Caiti currently ranks #397 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.
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