Female Name
Katie
ˈkeɪ.ti
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
2020's Grand Slam tennis players
Animal Crossing characters
Bates family
Big Little Lies characters
blues musicians
Bob Dylan songs
diminutives
Disney characters
ends in -ie
Family Affair characters
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
78/100
youthful120%
informal80%
common65%
natural80%
wholesome100%
refined100%
simple120%
comedic65%
Meaning & Etymology
Katie is an English female name, often used as a diminutive of Kate. It is a form of Katherine, Kate, Caitlin, Kathleen, Katey, and their related forms. The name is frequently used on its own and has a friendly, approachable connotation.
Etymology
Original Form:
Katherine
Evolution:
Katie evolved as a diminutive form of Katherine, which itself has Greek origins meaning 'pure'. Over time, Katie became a standalone name, popularized in English-speaking cultures.
Source:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katie