The nameKatell
Katell is the Breton form of Catherine. In France it was mostly given in the 1970s.
- Girl's name
- Breton
- Feast day
Meaning
Katell comes from Catherine, from the Greek Aikaterine, linked to katharos, "pure".
Origin
Breton.
History
Katell peaked in the early 1970s with the fashion for Breton names, and came back a little in the 2000s.
Popularity of the name Katell
Katell in France
Katell was most popular in France in the 1970s, with 1,350 births over the decade, 35% of all recorded babies named Katell. Its rise began around 1967, and it peaked in 1973. Half of all babies named Katell in France were born before 1984, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 14 births a year on average, against 30 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Katell in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Katell mean?
Katell comes from Catherine, from the Greek Aikaterine, linked to katharos, "pure".
What is the origin of the name Katell?
Breton.
Is Katell a girl's or a boy's name?
Katell is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Katell?
Variants and related names of Katell include Catherine.