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At a Glance: Name: Kittie – Origin: English (pet form of Katherine/Katharine) – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: KIT-ee
Kittie is pronounced KIT-ee, and it began life in English as a pet form of Katherine (or Katharine). You may come across the claim that it means "pure" or "innocent," but that's a later folk connection to the Greek word katharos rather than a settled etymology — where Katherine's name truly comes from is still uncertain. If Kittie catches your eye, it's worth considering it as a nickname-turned-given-name rather than for any confirmed meaning.
Meaning & Origin of Kittie
Origin: English (pet form of Katherine/Katharine).
A common claim: Kittie/Katherine is popularly said to mean 'pure' or 'innocent'. Actually: This is a later folk gloss (linking it to Greek katharos, 'pure'), not a settled etymology — Katherine's true root is uncertain.
How to Pronounce Kittie
Phonetic: KIT-ee IPA: /ˈkɪti/
Popularity of Kittie
Kittie hit its peak in 1880, ranking #252 with 38 babies given the name that year. By 1988, the last year it shows up in SSA records (which span 1880-1988), it had dropped all the way to #11078, with just 6 babies given the name.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–1988.
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FAQ
What does the name Kittie mean?
Kittie/Katherine is popularly said to mean ‘pure’ or ‘innocent’. This is a later folk gloss (linking it to Greek katharos, ‘pure’), not a settled etymology — Katherine’s true root is uncertain.
How do you pronounce Kittie?
Kittie is pronounced KIT-ee (IPA: /ˈkɪti/).
Is Kittie a popular name right now?
Kittie peaked at #252 in 1880 and is ranked #11078 as of 1988. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–1988.)
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