Female Name
Kittie
ˈkɪt.i
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
artists
black history
diminutives
ends in -ie
jazz
painters
printmakers
R'n'B singers
scientists
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
83/100
Meaning & Etymology
Kittie is a diminutive form of the name Katherine, which itself is of Greek origin, meaning 'pure'. The name Kittie, while traditionally a pet name, gained cultural significance as the name of a Canadian heavy metal band formed in 1996. The band's choice of the name was intended to be contradictory, juxtaposing the softness associated with the name with the aggressive nature of their music.
Etymology
Original Form:
Katherine
Evolution:
Kittie evolved as a diminutive, affectionate form of Katherine, often used in English-speaking cultures.
Source:
Etymological dictionaries and historical name usage records.