Catriona

Name:

Catriona
Pronounced: kuh-TREE-nuh or ka-tree-OH-na
Variations: Katrina, Katarina, Catrina, Catrine, Catrín, Catarine, Katharina

Origin:

Scottish

Meaning:

Catriona is a Scottish variant of the name Katherine, which is derived from the Greek name Aikaterine. The name means "pure" or "clear." Katherine was a popular name in medieval Europe, and many variants of the name exist in different languages and cultures.

Popularity:

Catriona is a less common variant of the name Katherine and is most popular in Scotland and other parts of the UK. It is less common in other English-speaking countries, but can be found in use in other parts of the world as well.

Did you know?

Catriona is the name of a novel by Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson. The novel tells the story of a young man named David Balfour and his adventures in 18th-century Scotland.

Famous namesakes:

Catriona Matthew is a Scottish professional golfer who has won numerous tournaments and awards over the course of her career. She has represented Europe in the Solheim Cup several times and was the captain of the European team in 2019. Catriona Le May Doan is a Canadian speed skater who won two gold medals at the Winter Olympics in 1998 and 2002. She was the first Canadian athlete to defend an Olympic gold medal, and also set several world records during her career.


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