Katie
/ˈkeɪti/
noun
Origin
Ancient Greek
καθαρός — pure
Overview
Meaning Now
- A feminine given name, originally used as a diminutive form of Katherine.
Literal older meaning
pure
Language path
Ancient Greek → Latin → English
Earliest form
Katie
Earliest period
19th century
Journey
The name Katherine became extremely popular in the Middle Ages due to the legend of Saint Catherine of Alexandria. Over centuries, various diminutives such as Kate, Kat, and Katie emerged as familiar forms in English-speaking cultures.
Evolution
- Ancient Greek
Aikaterine
“pure”
The etymological origin of the name Katherine.
- Middle English
Katerine
“pure”
Introduction of the name into English via Old French.
- Early Modern English
Kate
“pure”
Common shortened form of Katherine.
- 19th century
Katie
“pure”
Diminutive form utilizing the -ie suffix.
Connections
Word parts
Kat-
root
pure
-ie
suffix
diminutive marker
Related across languages
French
Catherine
pure
German
Katharina
pure
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