Katie
Meaning of Katie
The name Katie, a diminutive of Katherine, has its roots in Greek origin, meaning "pure." Pronounced as KAY-tee (/ˈkeɪti/), Katie has been a beloved choice for parents for many decades. Its popularity peaked in the late 1980s and early 1990s in the United States, where it consistently ranked within the top 50 names for girls. Despite a gradual decline in recent years, Katie remains a timeless and charming name that evokes a sense of warmth and friendliness. The variation Kate offers a slightly more formal alternative while retaining the same endearing qualities. Associated with notable figures such as actress Katie Holmes and author Katie Price, the name continues to be well-regarded and widely recognized.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as KAY-tee (/ˈkeɪti/)
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Notable People Named Katie
| Katie Ledecky - Kathleen Genevieve Ledecky is an American competitive swimmer with numerous Olympic and world championship gold medals, holding multiple world records and considered one of the greatest female swimmers of all time. |
| Katie Taylor is an Irish professional boxer and former footballer, holding the titles of undisputed and lineal world lightweight champion since 2019, and undisputed and lineal world super lightweight champion since 2023. |
| Katie Holmes - Kate Noelle Holmes is an American actress known for her role as Joey Potter on the television series Dawson's Creek. |
| Katie Melua - Ketevan "Katie" Melua is a successful Georgian-British singer and songwriter who achieved great commercial success in the UK and Europe. |
| Katie Price, also known as Jordan, is an English media personality and model who gained fame for her glamour modelling work in the late 1990s. |
| Katie Hobbs - Kathleen Marie Hobbs is the 24th governor of Arizona, the first social worker in the US to hold this position, and a member of the Democratic Party. |
| Katie Hill - Katherine Lauren Hill is a former American politician and social services administrator who served as the U.S. representative for California's 25th congressional district and was the executive director of People Assisting the Homeless (PATH). |
| Katie Porter - Katherine Moore Porter is a prominent American politician and lawyer serving as the U.S. representative from California's 47th congressional district, previously representing the 45th congressional district. |
| Katie Piper - Kate Elizabeth Sutton is a multi-talented English writer, activist, television presenter, and model from Andover, Hampshire. |
| Katie Archibald is a prominent Scottish and British racing cyclist known for her expertise in endurance track cycling events, representing both Great Britain and Scotland. |
| Katie Alison McCabe is an Irish professional footballer who plays for Arsenal in the English Women's Super League and captains the Republic of Ireland women's national team. |
| Katie Davis Majors is an American missionary and author known for establishing a mission in Jinja, Uganda, where she oversees various charitable initiatives and has written bestselling memoirs about her experiences. |
| Katie Mack - Katherine J. Mack is a renowned theoretical cosmologist and science communicator known for her research on dark matter, vacuum decay, and the Epoch of Reionization, as well as her contributions to popular science publications and social media. |
| Katie Bouman - Katherine Louise Bouman is an American engineer and computer scientist known for her work on the algorithm for imaging black holes and her contribution to capturing the first image of a black hole. |
| Katie Lee was a multi-talented American folk singer, actress, writer, photographer, and environmental activist. |
