Pure
Catie is a diminutive form of Catherine, which is derived from the Greek name Aikaterine. While its exact etymology is debated, it is most commonly associated with the Greek word 'katharos', meaning pure. This spelling offers a friendly, approachable alternative to the more formal original.
Less common today
Catie isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,778 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American folk rock singer-songwriter
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