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Kitty

Girl name · 93 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Kitty: 93 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 8 births in 2008.

Kitty is a charming diminutive of Katherine, which traces back to the Greek *katharos*, meaning "pure." The name gained early popularity in Scotland and England as an affectionate nickname, famously borne by Kitty—the often-overlooked Bennett sister in Jane Austen’s *Pride and Prejudice*. In music, country legend Kitty Wells (born Muriel Deason) became the first woman to have a No. 1 hit on the Billboard country charts. The place Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, while not directly named after a person, shares the same affectionate vibe and is forever linked to the Wright brothers' first flight. Once seen merely as a pet form, Kitty has blossomed into an independent given name, loved for its playful yet timeless feel. A notable variant is the Irish Caitríona, which also offers the sweet nickname Katie.