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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Pet form of Katherine/Caitlin, from Greek for 'pure'
- Origin
- English (via Greek)
- Gender
- Primarily used for girls
- Pronunciation
- KIT-ee
Kitty is an English pet form of Katherine and Caitlin, which come from the Greek word for 'pure.' It's pronounced KIT-ee, and it has the short, playful sound of a nickname that has grown into a name of its own.
Meaning & Origin of Kitty
Meaning: Pet form of Katherine/Caitlin, from Greek for 'pure'.
Origin: English (via Greek).
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Kitty
KIT-eeIPA /ˈkɪti/
Popularity of Kitty
Kitty peaked in 1881, when it ranked #355 with 22 babies given the name. By 2024 it had slipped to #14374, with just 6 babies, so a child named Kitty today would be very unlikely to share the name with a classmate.
Names Like Kitty
These names have followed a similar path to Kitty in U.S. popularity over the years.
FAQ
What does the name Kitty mean?
Pet form of Katherine/Caitlin, from Greek for ‘pure’. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Kitty?
Kitty is pronounced KIT-ee (IPA: /ˈkɪti/).
Is Kitty a popular name right now?
Kitty peaked at #355 in 1881 and is ranked #14374 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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