Welsh girl name
Catrin Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Catrin means pure. The Welsh form of Catherine, from a Greek word meaning pure
Catrin is the Welsh form of Catherine and is one of the most familiar girls' names in Wales. Like Catherine it goes back to a Greek name usually linked to the word for pure. It is pronounced with a short a and an English-friendly rhythm, so it is easy to use in both languages. Cadi is a common Welsh pet form. Catrin Finch, the harpist who has performed for audiences around the world, has helped make the name well known beyond Wales.
Computer-generated voice, as a guide to pronunciation.
Variants of Catrin
CadiCatCathrin
Well-known people named Catrin
Catrin Finch.
Catrin popularity: Ireland vs the US
In 2006 Catrin ranked #17,643 in the US (5 babies). It is too rare to appear in Irish rankings.
United States (girls)
Rank among babies of the same sex, 1 = most popular (log scale). Ranks below #10,000 sit on the bottom edge. Gaps mean fewer than 3 Irish or 5 US babies that year.
Data: US Social Security Administration (public domain) and Central Statistics Office, Ireland (CC BY 4.0). Irish accented spellings (such as Síle) are only recorded from 2018, so earlier years combine spellings.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Catrin mean?
Catrin means "pure". The Welsh form of Catherine, from a Greek word meaning pure.
How do you pronounce Catrin?
Catrin is pronounced KAT-rin.
What is the origin of Catrin?
Catrin is of Welsh origin. The Welsh form of Catherine, from a Greek word meaning pure.