Re: Anna vs Katherine
in reply to a message by Lily
Anna beats Katherine, but Catherine beats Anna.
I wouldn't worry about the nn Kathy at all. I knew a whole bunch of students and teachers alike in high school who didn't go by Kathy. My mom and one of my fellow students went by Kathy. The others went by Kitty, Catie, Cat, Cate, Kit-Kat, Rin Tin Tin, etc. More than one went by just Catherine (I'd say at least 4 or 5 of them). There are sooooo many possible nicknames for Katherine. I'd pick one early on and run with it if you hate a specific one.
Anna is a beautiful name. It's not underused at all, but it's definitely classic and definitely not too plain. I love tons of Anne names, including Anna.
I wouldn't worry about the nn Kathy at all. I knew a whole bunch of students and teachers alike in high school who didn't go by Kathy. My mom and one of my fellow students went by Kathy. The others went by Kitty, Catie, Cat, Cate, Kit-Kat, Rin Tin Tin, etc. More than one went by just Catherine (I'd say at least 4 or 5 of them). There are sooooo many possible nicknames for Katherine. I'd pick one early on and run with it if you hate a specific one.
Anna is a beautiful name. It's not underused at all, but it's definitely classic and definitely not too plain. I love tons of Anne names, including Anna.