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At a Glance: Name: Catriona – Meaning: Scottish Gaelic form of Catherine; original meaning debated, popularly but inaccurately glossed as 'pure' – Origin: Scottish Gaelic (form of Catherine) – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: kuh-TREE-nuh
Catriona is the Scottish Gaelic form of Catherine, said kuh-TREE-nuh. You may see it glossed as meaning 'pure', but that isn't accurate: the Ancient Greek original has a debated meaning, and 'pure' was attached later by folk association with the Greek 'katharos'. It suits a girl's name with a worldly, romantic, storybook feel.
Meaning & Origin of Catriona
Meaning: Scottish Gaelic form of Catherine; original meaning debated, popularly but inaccurately glossed as 'pure'.
Origin: Scottish Gaelic (form of Catherine).
A common claim: Catriona means 'pure' Actually: The Ancient Greek original has a debated meaning; 'pure' was attached later by folk association with Greek 'katharos'.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Catriona
Phonetic: kuh-TREE-nuh IPA: /kəˈtriːnə/
Popularity of Catriona
Catriona peaked at #3665 in 1998, when 32 girls were given the name. By 2024 it had slipped to #15695, with just 5 babies, so it's a rare name your child is unlikely to share with classmates.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1965–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Catriona mean?
Scottish Gaelic form of Catherine; original meaning debated, popularly but inaccurately glossed as ‘pure’. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Catriona)
How do you pronounce Catriona?
Catriona is pronounced kuh-TREE-nuh (IPA: /kəˈtriːnə/).
Is Catriona a popular name right now?
Catriona peaked at #3665 in 1998 and is ranked #15695 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1965–2024.)
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