Name Cathy Origin, meaning, pronunciation & popularity of the name Cathy

Cathy is a ♀ girl’s name.

What is the origin of the name Cathy?

Cathy is a diminutive of the name Catherine, which is of Greek origin.

What does the name Cathy mean?

Cathy means “pure” (from ancient Greek “katharós/κᾰθᾰρός”), “each of the two” (from ancient Greek “hekáteros/ἑκᾰ́τερος”), “one hundred” (from ancient Greek “hekatón/ἑκᾰτόν”), “far off” (from ancient Greek “hekás/ἑκᾰ́ς”), but as well “torture” (from ancient Greek “aikíā/αἰκῐ́ᾱ”).

Pronunciation of Cathy

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