Pure
Derived from the Greek name Aikaterine, the meaning is most commonly associated with the Greek word katharos, meaning pure. It has been a staple of royal and saintly nomenclature for centuries, though this specific 'a' spelling is currently less common than Katherine or Catherine.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Iconic four-time Academy Award-winning actress
Pulitzer Prize-winning publisher of The Washington Post
Singer and actress known for American Idol and Smash
Poet and songwriter who wrote America the Beautiful
First woman to earn a PhD in physics from Cambridge University
