Names That Mean Pure

Unisex name from the Qu'aran.

Katti or Kattie is a short form of Katherine, more old fashioned than Kate and more unusual than Kathy.

The name of a venerated 19th century poet and martyr in the Bábí and Bahá'í faiths. She was an early proponent of women's rights, famously removing her veil among a crowd of men at the Conference of Badasht in 1848. For this she was placed under house arrest, and executed four years later on account of her beliefs.

The Lithuanian version of Katherine clearly shows its origins, but with a spelling that feels fresh and intriguing.

The preferred Estonian spelling of Yekaterina, the Russian variation of Katherine.

German diminutive of Katherine

While Karen may have to take a backseat for a few years, Kaarin feels fresh and sleek. This variation of classic Katherine is used in Nordic and Germanic areas.

Kalenah, another form of Kalena, may have a variety of possible derivations, though we see it as one of the many descendants of Katherine.

A friendly and accessible international form of Katherine.

A mostly-feminine Arabic name used in the Muslim community.

Variation of Katherine.

Variation of Katherine.

The translation of Katarina and Katherine used in Finland and Estonia.

Variant of Katherine or Katrina.

This is one case where removing a letter makes a name more complicated, not more simple.

Maori form of Katherine

Irish form of Kate, short for Caitlín or Catherine.