Caitrona

Gaelic form of Catherine, Greek

"pure"

Caitrona Origin and Meaning

The name Caitrona is a girl's name meaning "pure".

Caitrona is a feminine name of Irish Gaelic origin, representing a variant spelling of Caitríona, the Irish form of Katherine. The name ultimately derives from Greek 'Aikaterine', with debated meanings including 'pure' or possibly connections to the goddess Hecate. Pronounced approximately as 'kah-TREE-oh-na', it carries the rich heritage of Irish naming traditions.

While less common than the anglicized form Catriona or the original Caitríona, this spelling variant maintains the name's Celtic roots while being slightly more approachable in international contexts.

In the US and other Anglophone countries, however, Caitrona and its other Irish spellings will pose considerable pronunciation challenges. And the English equivalent, Katrina, has lost a lot of steam since the devastating New Orleans hurricane.