Find out how popular the first name Cathie has been for the last 25 years (from 1974 to 1998) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Cathie by gender

Based on the last 25 years of data, Cathie is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 1998, there were 6 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Cathie.

The history of the first name Cathie

Cathie is a feminine given name, an English language variant of the name Catherine. The name Catherine derives from the Greek name Aikaterina, from the combination of the Greek words "katharos" meaning "pure" and "hagne" meaning "virginal, pure". This name became popular after it was borne by a semi-legendary 4th century saint and martyr, St. Catherine of Alexandria. The name rapidly spread across Europe and evolved into numerous spellings and forms in different cultures.

The variant "Cathie" emerged in English-speaking regions as a diminutive pet form or shortened version of Catherine. It was used as early as the 16th century in Scotland and England. The spelling "Cathie" distinguishes it from other variants like Cathy, Cathey, and Kathy. This form was particularly prevalent in the British Isles and later spread to other English-speaking nations.

One of the earliest known bearers of this name was Cathie Trotter, a Scottish woman born in 1588 in Stirlingshire. Historical records also mention Cathie Ogilvie, a woman from Aberdeen, Scotland who was accused of witchcraft in 1597.

Notable people named Cathie throughout history include Cathie Carruthers (1900-1964), a Scottish writer and poet; Cathie Merchant (1918-2008), an American singer and actress; Cathie Wright (1929-2018), a British Olympic swimmer; Cathie Pilkington (born 1939), a British counselor and activist; and Cathie Black (born 1944), an American business executive and author.

While not as common as some spellings like Cathy or Katherine, the name Cathie has held a modest presence over the centuries as a diminutive form of Catherine. Its roots in the ancient Greek name and ties to the venerated St. Catherine have contributed to its enduring usage across the English-speaking world.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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