Briggitte vs Kathrine

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kathrine

Girl #5,911 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, clear"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Scandinavian Greek German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,911
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kath, Kat, Katie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Briggitte Rank #5,757
Kathrine Rank #5,911

Briggitte is more popular, ranked #5757 vs #5911 for Kathrine.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Briggitte ___

  • Briggitte Marie
  • Briggitte Anne
  • Briggitte Louise
  • Briggitte Claire
  • Briggitte Rose
  • Briggitte Mae

Kathrine ___

  • Kathrine Anne
  • Kathrine Grace
  • Kathrine Rose
  • Kathrine Elizabeth
  • Kathrine Louise
  • Kathrine Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Briggitte

Siobhan Fiona Declan Cormac Maeve

If you choose Kathrine

Eleanor Margaret Charlotte William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Briggitte or Kathrine more popular?

Briggitte is more popular, ranked #5757 compared to Kathrine at #5911 in the United States.

What do Briggitte and Kathrine mean?

Briggitte means "strength, power" (Celtic origin). Kathrine means "pure, clear" (Greek origin).

Are Briggitte and Kathrine boy or girl names?

Briggitte is primarily a girl name. Kathrine is primarily a girl name.

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