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Katy Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History
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Overview
The meaning of the name "katy" is "pure", and is used often for "a short form of katherine or catherine".
Katy Name Details
Katy is a variant of the name Katie, which originates from Katherine or Catherine. The name Katherine is derived from the Greek name Aikaterine, meaning 'pure.' It has been in use since the early Christian era and was popularized by Saint Catherine of Alexandria. Over time, this name has gained different variations and nicknames, such as Katy.