Female Name
Kathie
ˈkæθ.i
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
ends in -ie
TV presenters
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
55/100
informal100%
common65%
wholesome80%
boring100%
simple140%
Meaning & Etymology
Kathie is a diminutive form of the name Katherine, which itself has Greek origins meaning 'pure'. The name Kathie has been used in English-speaking countries as a familiar or affectionate form of Katherine, often associated with warmth and approachability.
Etymology
Original Form:
Katherine
Evolution:
From Greek 'Aikaterine' to Latin 'Catherine', then to English 'Katherine', and finally to the diminutive 'Kathie'.
Source:
Etymological dictionaries and historical linguistics research.