Kathleen
Name meaning pure
Kathleen is a feminine given name of Irish origin, an anglicized form of Caitlín, itself derived from the Old French Cateline and ultimately from Katherine.
It was particularly popular in the United States and Ireland during the early to mid-20th century.
The name carries associations with Irish heritage and Catholic tradition.
Common nicknames include Kate, Katie, Kathy, and Kay.
Feminine given name
Irish feminine given name
- CelticOf Irish-Welsh descent
- GaelicCeltic linguistic tradition
- DublinIrish capital city
- shamrockThree-leafed Irish emblem
emerald · Eire · colleen · Hibernia · lass · patron saint · Ireland · Erin
Of lasting excellence
- old-fashionedBelonging to earlier times
- traditionalFollowing long-held customs
- timelessUnaffected by eras
- nostalgicLonging for the past
heritage · retro · enduring · grandmother · heirloom · midcentury · 1950s · 1940s
Katie
Feminine given name
Kaitlyn · Kaitlin · Katrina · Katerina · Kitty · Katy · Trina · Kat
Cathleen
Irish feminine given name
shamrock · emerald · Eire · colleen · Hibernia · lass · patron saint · Ireland · Erin · Galway
classic
Of lasting excellence
- old-fashionedBelonging to earlier times
- traditionalFollowing long-held customs
- timelessUnaffected by eras
nostalgic · heritage · retro · enduring · grandmother · heirloom · midcentury · 1950s · 1940s · formal