Katharine

Girl

Origin: Greek · English

Meaning

“pure”

Cultural Notes

Katharine is the classic spelling used by actress Katharine Hepburn and publisher Katharine Graham; this spelling preserves the original transliteration from the Greek.

Popularity

Rarity: rare
Peak decade: 1940s
Community likes: 0

Famous People Named Katharine

  • Katharine Hepburn, Katharine Graham

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