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Katrin

Girl name · 4 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Katrin: 4 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 4 births in 1998.

A variant of Katherine, Katrin traces its roots to the Greek Aikaterine, a name of uncertain origin but long associated with the word katharos, meaning “pure.” It is especially common in German-speaking and Nordic countries. Among its notable bearers, German sprinter Katrin Krabbe dominated the 100 metres in the early 1990s, winning Olympic and world golds, while Icelandic CrossFit athlete Katrin Davidsdottir has claimed multiple world titles. No major place is directly named after a Katrin, but the name shares its etymological core with Saint Catherine, whose own name inspired countless towns and churches. In Scotland, Katrin offers a streamlined twist on the more traditional Catherine or Katrina, giving it a fresh, international feel while remaining simple and strong.