Kathrene
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Kathrene first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 101 babies have been named Kathrene in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kathrene is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #38,024 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #38,024
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Kathrene
Kathrene is a girl name .
Kathrene is currently ranked #38,024 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kathrene include Kat, Kath, Kathy, Kathie, Kathr, Kathry, Kathrie, Ene, Eney, Kay, Kaie, and Katkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Kathrene include Katherine, Kathryn, Kathleen, Kathy, Kathlyn . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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