Gender: Female
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Pure or clear, Pure
Pronunciation: KA-thee, /ˈkæθi/, K AE TH IY
Popularity Rank: #969
Originally a nickname for Catherine, Cathy means 'pure' or 'clear'. It is a popular name in English-speaking countries.
The name Cathy is of Greek origin and means Pure or clear, Pure. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Cathy is commonly found in France, United States of America, United Kingdom, and 86 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: KA-thee
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈkæθi/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: K AE TH IY
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
TH: Pronounce as in "thin" (TH IH N)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
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At NamesLook, the name Cathy is recorded 66,545 times globally, ranking it as the 969th most common name worldwide.
Cathy is most prevalent in France, with 22,551 occurrences, making it the 156th most popular name in the country.
In France, the name Cathy is found among 1 in every 58 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| France | #156 | 1 : 58 |
| United States of America | #322 | 1 : 102 |
| United Kingdom | #382 | 1 : 113 |
| South Africa | #702 | 1 : 773 |
| Canada | #172 | 1 : 130 |
| Hong Kong | #178 | 1 : 186 |
| Belgium | #288 | 1 : 141 |
| Ireland | #198 | 1 : 59 |
| China | #52 | 1 : 130 |
| Cameroon | #301 | 1 : 426 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Cathy from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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