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Cath

Girl Name day: November 25
Cath is a short form of Cathleen: on birth records it is written Cathleen (29,877 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Cathleen page. Also a short form of Cathryn, Cathie.
Origin: Greek (via Irish). Meaning: pure.
Anglicized variant of Irish Caitlin, itself a form of Catherine, from Greek Aikaterine, later linked to katharos 'pure'.

Name day for Cath

November 25

Why this day? Cath is a short form of Cathleen, and shares its name day.

Cath is celebrated in France and the United States on November 25.

The story of the name Cath

Cath is a short form of Cathleen. It keeps its origin (Greek (via Irish)) and meaning — pure, and shares its name day, November 25.

On birth records, Cath is rarely written as such: the Caths are Cathleens (29,877 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Cathleen page. Cath is also a short form of Cathryn, Cathie.

Frequently asked questions about Cath

What does Cath mean?

Cath is a short form of Cathleen, which means pure.

When is Cath's name day?

November 25, together with Cathleen: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Cath a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Cathleen.

Cath's profile

Energy 6/10
Humor 6/10
Independence 8/10
Sensitivity 6/10
Ambition 8/10
Stability 7/10
Whimsy 4/10
Diplomacy 7/10
Loyalty 8/10
Need for attention 3/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Cath

Top 10

  1. Michele96%
  2. Katrina96%
  3. Michelle96%
  4. Lisa91%
  5. Deanna90%
  6. Yolanda86%
  7. Amy86%
  8. Christy86%
  9. Angela85%
  10. Tanya84%

Bottom 10

  1. Tina42%
  2. Gina59%
  3. Nina64%
  4. Melissa65%
  5. Tara66%
  6. April66%
  7. Jill67%
  8. Jennifer69%
  9. Wendy69%
  10. Heidi71%

Love potential for Cath

Top 10

  1. Michele87%
  2. Michelle87%
  3. Amy83%
  4. Tonya81%
  5. Christy79%
  6. Monica79%
  7. Kimberly77%
  8. Katrina77%
  9. Angela76%
  10. Yolanda76%

Bottom 10

  1. Tina42%
  2. Jill44%
  3. April50%
  4. Gina54%
  5. Tara56%
  6. Heidi60%
  7. Deanna61%
  8. Melanie61%
  9. Jennifer61%
  10. Wendy62%

Professional potential for Cath

Top 10

  1. Katrina85%
  2. Yolanda82%
  3. Monica80%
  4. Deanna77%
  5. Carrie73%
  6. Tamara73%
  7. Tonya73%
  8. Veronica73%
  9. Michelle72%
  10. Stacey72%

Bottom 10

  1. Heather42%
  2. April45%
  3. Jennifer47%
  4. Dawn53%
  5. Jill55%
  6. Amy57%
  7. Nina57%
  8. Kimberly58%
  9. Tara60%
  10. Gina60%

Crush potential for Cath

Top 10

  1. Amy82%
  2. Michele80%
  3. Michelle80%
  4. Katrina79%
  5. Kimberly78%
  6. Lisa76%
  7. Monica76%
  8. Jennifer76%
  9. Melinda76%
  10. Tanya76%

Bottom 10

  1. Heidi53%
  2. Tara56%
  3. Jill57%
  4. Wendy58%
  5. Gina59%
  6. Tina59%
  7. Stacey59%
  8. Nina60%
  9. April62%
  10. Melissa62%
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