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Katharine

KATH-uh-rin3 syllables
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A name of Greek origin meaning 'pure'. (Modern)

What does Katharine mean?

Modern: A name of Greek origin meaning 'pure'.. Katharine is a name of Greek origin that means 'pure'. It has been a popular name throughout history and is often associated with nobility.

Is Katharine a good dog name?

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Katharine in the Pets in the City community

We don't have publishable popularity figures for Katharine in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.

From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. Our community, not a national census.

What kind of dog does Katharine suit?

Classic
Human name

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