The nameKatty
Katty is a girl's name, a pet form of Catherine.
- Girl's name
- Greek
Meaning
Like Catherine, it is traditionally linked to the Greek katharos, "pure".
Origin
Greek, through English.
History
In France it was mostly given from the 1960s to the 1980s.
Popularity of the name Katty
Katty in France
1980peak year (30 births)
815babies named Katty in France since 1900
Katty was most popular in France in the 1970s, with 215 births over the decade, 26% of all recorded babies named Katty. Its rise began around 1946, and it peaked in 1980. Half of all babies named Katty in France were born before 1974, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
Katty in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Katty mean?
Like Catherine, it is traditionally linked to the Greek katharos, "pure".
What is the origin of the name Katty?
Greek, through English.
Is Katty a girl's or a boy's name?
Katty is a girl's name.