The nameCathia
Cathia is a form of Catherine, mostly given in France in the 1960s and 1970s.
- Girl's name
- Greek
- Feast day
Meaning
Like Catherine, it is linked to the Greek katharos, "pure".
Origin
Greek, through Catherine and Catia.
History
First found in 1954, Cathia peaked in the early 1970s. It is no longer given.
Popularity of the name Cathia
Cathia in France
1972peak year (100 births)
1,600babies named Cathia in France since 1900
Cathia was most popular in France in the 1970s, with 725 births over the decade, 45% of all recorded babies named Cathia. Its rise began around 1957, and it peaked in 1972. Half of all babies named Cathia in France were born before 1974, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
Cathia in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Cathia mean?
Like Catherine, it is linked to the Greek katharos, "pure".
What is the origin of the name Cathia?
Greek, through Catherine and Catia.
Is Cathia a girl's or a boy's name?
Cathia is a girl's name.