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Katerina

Girl name · 13 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Katerina: 13 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 4 births in 2015.

Katerina is the Greek and Slavic form of Katherine, ultimately from the Greek *katharos*, meaning “pure.” It carries a rich European heritage, appearing in royal courts and folklore alike. Notable bearers include Katerina Sakellaropoulou, the first female President of Greece, and actress Katerina Graham, known for *The Vampire Diaries*. The city of Katerini in northern Greece shares the name’s root, while Saint Catherine’s Monastery in Sinai—though linked to the Latin spelling—echoes the same tradition. A vibrant variant of Katherine, Katerina also features in the tragic heroine of Shakespeare’s *The Taming of the Shrew*, adding literary depth to this enduring, melodic name.