Kitty

Meaning

“pet form of Katherine, whose Greek origin is usually glossed 'pure'”

Source

Cultural Notes

Diminutive of Katherine meaning pure; common in Ireland as a diminutive of Catherine.

Popularity

Famous People Named Kitty

• •Kitty Kiernan (fiancee of Michael Collins), Kitty Carlisle (actress and singer)

Variants & Spellings

• Katherine, Kate, Kittie