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Kat

Girl Name day: November 25
Kat is a short form of Kathryn: on birth records it is written Kathryn (454,245 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Kathryn page. Also a short form of Katrina, Kate, Karina.
Origin: Greek. Meaning: Pure.
From Greek Aikaterine, reinterpreted through Greek 'katharos' (pure) — a folk-etymological link that fixed the meaning 'pure' onto the name.

Name day for Kat

November 25

Why this day? Kat is a short form of Kathryn, and shares its name day.

Kat is celebrated in France and Brazil on April 29; the United States and Argentina on November 25.

The story of the name Kat

Kat is a short form of Kathryn. It keeps its origin (Greek) and meaning — pure, and shares its name day, November 25.

On birth records, Kat is rarely written as such: the Kats are Kathryns (454,245 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Kathryn page. Kat is also a short form of Katrina, Kate, Karina.

Frequently asked questions about Kat

What does Kat mean?

Kat is a short form of Kathryn, which means pure.

When is Kat's name day?

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

Is Kat a name in its own right?

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

Kat'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:

Gender G-GG-BAll
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Friendship potential for Kat

Top 10

  1. Katrina96%
  2. Michelle96%
  3. Michele96%
  4. Derrick93%
  5. Dana93%
  6. Brent93%
  7. Scott93%
  8. Rodney92%
  9. Lisa91%
  10. Deanna90%

Bottom 10

  1. Stacy42%
  2. Tina42%
  3. Tracy53%
  4. Wesley59%
  5. Gina59%
  6. Mario59%
  7. Jason63%
  8. Shawn64%
  9. Nina64%
  10. Shane64%

Love potential for Kat

Top 10

  1. Michele87%
  2. Michelle87%
  3. Amy83%
  4. Andre81%
  5. Tonya81%
  6. Christy79%
  7. Monica79%
  8. Rodney78%
  9. Kimberly77%
  10. Katrina77%

Bottom 10

  1. Stacy42%
  2. Tina42%
  3. Jill44%
  4. Tracy47%
  5. April50%
  6. Wesley50%
  7. Darren52%
  8. Gina54%
  9. Jason55%
  10. Tara56%

Professional potential for Kat

Top 10

  1. Katrina85%
  2. Shane83%
  3. Shawn83%
  4. Yolanda82%
  5. Erik82%
  6. Monica80%
  7. Marc78%
  8. Deanna77%
  9. Eric77%
  10. Brian76%

Bottom 10

  1. Heather42%
  2. Tracy43%
  3. April45%
  4. Shannon45%
  5. Jennifer47%
  6. Stacy50%
  7. Kelly50%
  8. Jeremy53%
  9. Dawn53%
  10. Rodney53%

Crush potential for Kat

Top 10

  1. Rodney86%
  2. Scott84%
  3. Brent84%
  4. Amy82%
  5. Chad80%
  6. Michelle80%
  7. Derrick80%
  8. Michele80%
  9. Katrina79%
  10. Kimberly78%

Bottom 10

  1. Shane48%
  2. Shawn48%
  3. Mario51%
  4. Heidi53%
  5. Tara56%
  6. Jill57%
  7. Wendy58%
  8. Stacey59%
  9. Tina59%
  10. Gina59%
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