Katharine

Pronunciation: [ k-ATHR-ihn ]

Boy Name #40,643 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Katharine is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-ATHR-ihn.

Parents who love the name Katharine often also consider Katherine, Katie, Kate .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #40,643
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Kat Kay Katie Kathie

Also a Girl Name

Katharine is also used as a girl name, ranked #4801.

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Similar Names

Katherine Katie Kate Kathryn Katharine Kathleen Kathrine Kattie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Katharine

Is Katharine a boy or girl name?

Katharine is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #40643. As a girl name, it is ranked #4801. Katharine is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Katharine?

Katharine is pronounced k-ATHR-ihn.

How popular is the name Katharine?

Katharine is currently ranked #40643 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Katharine?

Common nicknames for Katharine include Kat, Kay, Katie, and Kathie.

Is Katharine a common or rare name?

Katharine is an uncommon name, ranked #40643 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Katharine

Katharine is a boy name .

Is Katharine a boy or girl name? Katharine is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #40,643 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #4,801. Katharine is more commonly used as a girl name.

Katharine is currently ranked #40,643 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Katharine include Kat, Kay, Katie, and Kathie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.