Female Name
Kat
ˈkæt
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
artists
bands
brand names
candy
cat names
City Spies characters
dancers
diminutives
Euphoria characters
female US presidential candidates
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
74/100
modern80%
youthful140%
informal160%
strong65%
strange100%
simple120%
comedic65%
Meaning & Etymology
Kat is a diminutive form of the name Katherine, which is of Greek origin meaning 'pure'. It is commonly used as a nickname or given name in English-speaking countries.
Etymology
Original Form:
Katherine
Evolution:
The name Katherine evolved from the Greek name Aikaterine, which was later adapted into Latin as Catharina. The diminutive form 'Kat' emerged as a casual and affectionate nickname.
Source:
Historical linguistic records and name etymology studies.