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Caitríona

Pronounced ka-TREE-naShare

Meaning: Irish form of Katherine; traditionally associated with purity

  • Girl
  • Rare gem
  • 3 syllables

The story

Caitríona is an Irish form of Katherine. Pure is a long-standing Christian association, while Katherine’s original Greek derivation remains disputed.

Nicknames

  • Cáit
  • Triona
  • Katie

Spellings & variants

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Caitríona comes from Irish and Greek.

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