Nicknames for Catherine
Catherine is a girl's name of Greek / English origin meaning “Pure”, and Kate is its natural nickname. Here are 10 nicknames for Catherine, from classic short forms to pet names, grouped by the feel they give the name.
10 nicknames
Classic · The forms most Catherines answer to.
Vintage · Older pet names with a lot of charm.
Modern · Sleeker spellings and clipped forms.
Used on their own in the UK: Kate, Katie, Kitty.
Quick questions
What is a good nickname for Catherine?
Popular nicknames for Catherine include Cathy, Kate, Katie, Cat, Kitty. The forms most Catherines answer to.
What is Catherine short for?
Catherine is the full name, from the Greek Aikaterine, and Kate, Katie and Kitty are all short forms of it.
Wondering whether to put the short form on the certificate? Our nickname guide covers when to, and when not to.
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