Katy

Diminutive of Katherine

Katy is a feminine given name, a diminutive of Katherine or its variants.

It suggests a casual, approachable quality compared to the more formal Katherine: Everyone called her Katy, though her birth certificate said Katherine.

The spelling Katy distinguishes it from the more common Katie.

Perry

popstar

Famous mainstream singer

vocalist · albums · hits · Billboard · Grammys · platinum · concerts · celebrity · superstar · chart-topper

nickname

Catherine

Katerina · pet name · given name · Beth · Liz · Meg · Annie · Molly · Nell · Libby

Categories
Opposites
formality of name

KatyKatherine

Greek-rooted feminine name

Catherine · Katharine · Kathryn · Catalina

gender of name

KatyTom

Masculine given name

Danny · Kevin · Keith · Jimmy · Karl

Phrases
Family

Katherine, Katie, Kate, Katrina

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G