Girl Name · Greek Origin
Caterina
Considering Caterina? It is a girl name whose meaning is "Pure", rooted in Greek naming tradition, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Catarina.
Caterina meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Pure
Origin: Greek naming roots help connect Caterina to related Greek baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Caterina as C·A·T·E·R·I·N·A, with 8 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Caterina is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Caterina variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Caterinaa, Caterinae, Caterinay, Caterin.
- Nicknames: Cate and C.
- Middle names: Pair Caterina with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Caterina middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Catarina, Cathrine, Catarino, Catheryn, Catherine — full picks on the sibling names for Caterina guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Caterina? Browse our names like Caterina guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Caterina
What does the name Caterina mean?
Caterina means "Pure" and is of Greek origin.
What is the origin of Caterina?
Caterina originates in Greek naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Caterina?
Caterina has 8 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Caterina a boy's or girl's name?
Caterina is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Caterina in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Caterina sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Caterina?
Names that share Caterina's sound and style include Catarina, Cathrine, Catarino, Catheryn, Catherine.
What middle names pair well with Caterina?
Good middle-name fits for Caterina pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Caterina is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Caterina is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Caterina?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Caterina share its rhythm without rhyming — Catarina, Cathrine, Catarino all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.