Cathy: Meaning, Name, and Popularity

Cathy is a pet form of the names Catherine (or Kathy for the nameKatheryn) or Cathleen.

The name Cathrine has religious origins being linked to the Christian saint Catherine of Alexandria. Whilst the name Cathleen (the English version of the name Caitlín) has the same origins of the name Cathrine.

Popularity

The popularity of Cathy is not as prevalent today in English countries including in Britain and in the U.S. The popularity of Cathy in English countries is no longer in the top 100 names chosen.

Kathy was mainly popular during the 1950’s to 1970’s. Today most Americans name their newborns Kathy with a K.

Famous People with the name Cathy

Prominent people with this name include Cathy Newman, a well-known English journalist and news anchor for Channel 4 news. Also, Cathy McGowan, A British broadcaster, and Cathy Dennis, a British singer and songwriter.

Why choose the name Cathy?

People with the name Cathy are great at multi-tasking. People with the name Cathy are very extroverted, communicate well, and very rarely worry. The meaning of Cathy also indicates a strong and a creative personality. People with the name Cathy because of their zest for life can be easily bored and tend to change jobs or other life situations often. However if they can stick to their goals, these type personalities can use their eagerness for life and be very productive individuals.

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