How can you honor Katherine with a baby name?

To honor Katherine, you could start with Catherine (French) or Kate (a short form). Choose a name below to read its meaning and story.

You can also keep Katherine as a first or middle name.

Other forms and languages

Catherine French

Karina Scandinavian · Related form

Kathleen Irish

Catarina Portuguese

Katrina German

Caitlin Irish

Caterina Italian

Kathryn Related form

Kaitlyn Related form

Katelyn Related form

Caitlyn Related form

Katelynn Related form

Katheryn Related form

Katharine Related form

Kathrine Related form

Cathleen Irish · Related form

Cathryn Related form

Short and affectionate forms

Kate Short form

576 US registrations in 2025.

Katie Short form

447 US registrations in 2025.

Karen Danish · Short form

175 US registrations in 2025.

Katy Short form

64 US registrations in 2025.

Kathy Short form

48 US registrations in 2025.

Kay Short form

47 US registrations in 2025.

Karin Scandinavian · Short form

6 US registrations in 2025.

Kitty Affectionate form

Forms come from our verified name families and directly documented language links. Uncertain family links are left out. Follow a name for the full history.

Counts for these forms: US Social Security Administration, 2025. We add the published counts for girls and boys with the exact spelling. The source withholds counts below five.

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