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Originally a diminutive form of Katherine, Kitty has functioned as an independent name since the 18th century. It shares the same etymological roots as Katherine, most likely derived from the Greek word 'katharos'. While it was a popular nickname in the Victorian era, it is now considered a rare and spunky vintage choice.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Kitty in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American actress, singer, and television personality
A mutant superhero also known as Shadowcat · X-Men comics
The fourth daughter of the Bennet family · Pride and Prejudice
The cheerful and nurturing matriarch of the Forman family · That '70s Show
Pioneering American country music singer
The titular working-class protagonist · Kitty Foyle
American woman whose murder became a symbol of the bystander effect
