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Catriona

/ kah-TREE-nah /
Girl Scottish 3 syllables
Meaning
Catriona means Pure (Scottish).
Gender
Girl
Origin
Scottish
Pronunciation
kah-TREE-nah
Popularity of Catriona in the US, 1880–2025
198020002020

Catriona first appears in US records in 1965. It peaked in 1998, when 32 girls were given the name.

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Is Catriona popular?

Steady Catriona has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 1998.

US babies given the name Catriona, by decade
2020s 49
2010s 127
2000s 207
1990s 152
1980s 97
1970s 27
1960s 24

Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.

What does Catriona mean?

Catriona is the Scottish Gaelic form of Katherine, traditionally “pure.”

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Catriona mean?

Catriona means Pure. Catriona is the Scottish Gaelic form of Katherine, traditionally “pure.”

What is the origin of the name Catriona?

Catriona is of Scottish origin.

How do you pronounce Catriona?

Catriona is pronounced “kah-TREE-nah.”

Is Catriona a boy or a girl name?

Catriona is most commonly used as a girl name.

Is Catriona a popular name right now?

Catriona has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 1998.

When was the name Catriona most popular?

Catriona was most popular in 1998, when about 32 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.

What names are similar to Catriona?

Names similar to Catriona include Elspeth, Ailsa, Eilidh, Mhairi, Kirsty.

What names go well with Catriona?

Scottish names that pair well with Catriona include Douglas, Logan, Ian, Isla, Finley.