Pure
A Greek-derived name most famously associated with the Greek word 'katharos', meaning pure. While the Katherine spelling is more common in English, this variant retains a European flair and is famously used in Shakespearean literature.
About 20 girls were named Katherina in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The strong-willed protagonist of The Taming of the Shrew · The Taming of the Shrew
German reformer and wife of Martin Luther
German politician and business executive
