Female Name
Cathie
ˈkæθ.i
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
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diminutives
ends in -ie
illustrators
LGBT history
novelists
poets
Meaning & Etymology
Cathie is a diminutive form of the name Catherine, which itself is derived from the Greek name Aikaterine. The name Catherine has been widely used in Christian cultures due to the veneration of Saint Catherine of Alexandria. Cathie, as a diminutive, carries a more informal and affectionate connotation, often used in English-speaking countries.
Etymology
Original Form:
Aikaterine
Evolution:
The name evolved from the Greek Aikaterine to the Latin Catharina, and then to the English Catherine. The diminutive form Cathie emerged as a casual and affectionate variant.
Source:
Etymological dictionaries and historical linguistics studies