Pure
A Latinized form of the Greek name Aikaterine. While the etymology is debated, it has been traditionally associated with the Greek word 'katharos' meaning pure since the early Christian era.
Less common today
Catharina isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,187 in 1993.
Princess of Orange and heir apparent to the Dutch throne
Flemish Renaissance painter
Austrian Baroque poet
Famous figure of the Dutch Golden Age
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
