Katherine

Female

Meaning

Pure

Origin

Greek

Pronunciation

/kəˈθɪəriːn/

Traits associated with the name Katherine:

Dogs named Katherine tend to be loving, industrious, good-natured, and strong-willed. This feminine name is also associated with companionship.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Katherine?

It suggests that you have a strong appreciation for classic, timeless names. It also suggests that you have a strong appreciation for strong, independent women.

Is Katherine a good dog name?

Katherine has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Katherine isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

4,629
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1,832
New York City Dog Name Database
2,667
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Katherine is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Katherine was, in the past month, the 3680th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, Katherine is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Katherine was viewed 51 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Katherine's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Katherine is most adored in Missouri, Virginia and Washington.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Wyoming, New Jersey and District of Columbia.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Katherine.

Most popular breeds named Katherine:

  1. Shetland Sheepdog
  2. Pekingese
  3. Lhasa Apso
  4. Poodle
  5. Australian Kelpie

Katherine is found in these categories:

old fashioned dog names
old-fashioned

Popular during the Victorian era, it's steeped in regal, historical charm.

Dog names like Katherine:

Pure
Chief of poets
Hero from DC comics.
A star in the sky
Divine, powerful, queen.
Protective, strong, wise.
Katherine dog name meaning

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