Cathy
Pronunciation: [ k-ATH-ee ]
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
Meaning & Origin
Popularity Over Time
Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #39,169
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
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Also a Girl Name
Cathy is also used as a girl name, ranked #6151.
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About the Name Cathy
Cathy is a boy name .
Is Cathy a boy or girl name? Cathy is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #39,169 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #6,151. Cathy is more commonly used as a girl name.
Cathy is currently ranked #39,169 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Cathy include Cat, Cay, and Catie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.