Caitriona

ka-TREE-na

Gaelic variation of Catherine

"pure"

Caitriona Origin and Meaning

The name Caitriona is a girl's name of Gaelic, Scottish origin meaning "pure".

Both Caitriona and Catriona are commonly heard in Scotland and Ireland. The name was brought to Ireland by the Anglo-Normans, and is the source of nicknames Cait, Caitin, Caitlin and Triona. Actress Caitrona Balfe has gained recognition for her role on Outlander. Pronunciation is like Katrina.

Caitriona Popularity

• 1868 Nameberry 2022

20 Names Similar to Caitriona

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Famous People Named Caitriona

• Caitriona Balfe Irish model and actress
• Caitríona Ruane Northern Irish politician
• Caitríona O'Leary Irish traditional singer
• Caitríona O'Reilly Irish poet
• Caitriona Jennings Irish distance runner
• Caitriona Mary Beggs Irish cricketer

Caitriona in Pop Culture

• Caitriona Cassidy character on Irish TV series "Fair City"