Kathleen

Meaning of Kathleen

Kathleen, pronounced KATH-leen, was born from the Irish Caitlín, a cousin of Catherine and glowing with the meaning “pure.” She crossed the seas and, like a fiesta firework, shot up the U.S. charts in the 1950s before easing into timeless-classic territory. Her name is crooned in the sweet ballad “I’ll Take You Home Again, Kathleen,” blessed by saints who share her roots, and flashed in lights by actress Kathleen Turner—proof that she can sing, pray, and steal the show all in one day. Friendly nicknames—Kat, Kathy, Kit, or even Latina-flavored Lina—reveal her playful side. Celtic mist meets Latin sabor, and the result is a name as comforting as hot cocoa yet as lively as a samba step. Kathleen invites any little girl to live pura y brillante—pure, bright, and always ready for the next dance.