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Female

Kathleen

Name Meaning:

Anglicized form of the Irish name Caitlín (from Catherine, "pure").

Noteable Namesakes

Kathleen Turner (Actress); Kathleen Kennedy (Film Producer); Kathleen Battle (Soprano)

Origin

Greek/Irish

Popularity

US: #978, UK: #695

Variations/Nicknames

Kathy; Kath; Kate; Kay; Kitty

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