Skip Ancestry navigation Skip to Footer Ancestry Home
  • Home
  • Trees
  • Search
  • Memories
  • DNA
  • Subscribe
  • Cart
  • Sign In
Home
Loading

Trees you own

    Shared with you

      Tree tools

      • My Trees
      • First Name Meanings
      • Last Name Meanings
      • Individual Records Search
      • Family Trees Support
      • Start a New Tree
      • Upload a GEDCOM
      Loading
      • All Collections
      • Census & Voter Lists
      • Birth, Marriage & Death
      • Military
      • Immigration & Travel
      • Public Member Trees
      • Card Catalogue
      • Member Search
      Memories
      Loading
      • Register a kit
      • AncestryDNA® Learning Hub
      • Traits Learning Hub
      • AncestryDNA®
      • AncestryDNA® Support
      Loading
      • Support Centre
      • Ancestry Academy
      • Community
      • Hire an expert
      • Site Status
      Loading
      • Support Centre
      • Ancestry Academy
      • Community
      • Hire an expert
      • Site Status
      Discover More Family Names with an Ancestry 14-day Free Trial* 
      • Support Centre
      • About Us
      • Site Map
      • Gift Memberships
        • Ancestry Corporate
        • Fold3.com
        • ForcesWarRecords.com
        • Geneanet.org
        • Newspapers.com
        • ProGenealogists.com
        • RootsWeb.com
      • © 2006-2026 Ancestry
      • Privacy
      • Cookies
      • Terms and Conditions
      • Operated by Ancestry Ireland Unlimited Company
      Group of people

      Meaning of the first name Kathy

      Origin

      English

      Meaning

      Pure

      Variations

      Cathy, Katya, Kathan
      The name Kathy, derived from the English language, carries a profound meaning related to purity. As is common with many names, its origins can be traced back to ancient times. The name Kathy became prominent in the English-speaking world during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. In historical contexts, it often represented desirable qualities such as innocence, virtue, and moral purity. Back then, names were a reflection of societal norms, and Kathy became a popular choice for parents seeking a name to symbolize their child's pure and unspoiled essence.

      In modern-day usage, the name Kathy continues to hold its traditional significance, though it has evolved to become more versatile. While retaining its association with purity, Kathy has become a popular given name across various cultures and backgrounds, no longer limited solely to the English-speaking world. It has transcended borders to manifest in different formats, including variations such as Kate, Katherine, and Katya. In contemporary society, Kathy is found among individuals from diverse walks of life, embodying virtues of honesty, integrity, and moral uprightness. This enduring name serves as a reminder of the value placed on purity both in history and in our modern era.

      Based on our records...

      Smith

      Smith

      This is the most common surname associated with Kathy.
      David

      David

      This is the most common name of those married to a Kathy.
      Michael

      Michael

      This is the most common name for a child of a Kathy.
      Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. - © Mapbox - © OpenStreetMap - Improve this map

      What are you curious about?

      Ready to learn more about your own family? Here are two ways to begin.
      Start a free trial
      Order AncestryDNA
      calendar.webp
      Based on our records...

      Did you know?

      1952 is when there were the most people born with the first name Kathy.

      Explore the origins of another name.