Katy
English · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Katy
Katy is a diminutive of Katherine, which derives from the Greek name Aikaterine (Αἰκατερίνη), likely meaning "pure" or from "katharos" (κάθαρος).
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Etymology
Katy is a diminutive of Katherine, which derives from the Greek name Aikaterine (Αἰκατερίνη), likely meaning "pure" or from "katharos" (κάθαρος). The name has been used primarily in English-speaking Christian cultures, particularly popularized through Saint Catherine of Alexandria in early Christian tradition and widespread adoption throughout the medieval and modern Western world.
Katy currently ranks #2,709 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1987.
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