Female Name
Kathy
ˈkæθ.i
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
American Horror Story characters
Babysitters Club characters
child actors
comedians
currently out of the US top 1000
Derry Girls characters
Dharma and Greg characters
diminutives
Emergency characters
Frasier characters
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
67/100
classic80%
informal100%
common80%
natural100%
wholesome100%
refined65%
boring80%
simple120%
Meaning & Etymology
Kathy is a feminine given name, primarily used as a diminutive or pet form of Katherine and Kathleen. It carries the same meanings associated with Katherine, which include 'pure' or 'clear.' The name has been widely used in English-speaking countries and has maintained popularity due to its simplicity and affectionate tone.
Etymology
Original Form:
Katherine
Evolution:
Kathy evolved as a diminutive form of Katherine, which itself has Greek origins, derived from the name Αἰκατερίνη (Aikaterinē). Over time, Kathy became a standalone name, often used independently of i...
Source:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kathy