Caterina
Girl name · 6 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Caterina: 6 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 1980.
An Italian-inflected take on the classic Catherine, Caterina shares the same Greek root, Aikaterine, long associated with the meaning “pure” or perhaps derived from Hekate, the goddess of magic. History remembers Caterina Sforza, the fierce Renaissance countess who defended her castle, and the name also brings to mind Caterina Valente, the charismatic singer who charmed mid-century audiences. While no Scottish places bear this exact spelling, the related St Catherine’s – found in several locations – echoes the same saintly lineage. In Scotland, Caterina offers a melodious alternative to the more common Catherine or Kathryn, giving a name that feels both traditional and subtly continental.
Girl 2 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19803 babies
- Latest (2020)
- #7653 babies
- Total births
- 6since 1980
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y