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in reply to a message by Perrine
As for the popularity of Katherine et al, I think the reason it endured so long - particularly in the Anglophone world - is because the naming pool itself was so limited. But now that more people are... well, aware of more names, then choices like Katherine, Elizabeth, or Mary seem so boring in comparison. It's like, "Sheesh, how many of *those* do I know?!"
I will say this, though: at least Katherine can be jazzed up with unconventional spellings that have actual history. It's true that the standardized spellings are Katherine (English) and Catherine (French - also in English history books), but way back when, people spelled their names however they wished. Catherine Parr - last Queen Consort of Henry VIII - actually signed her name Katheryn. Which is also how Katy Perry spells her real name. Kathryn is also a popular variant usually distinguished as "Katherine with a Y" (I also have a distant cousin names Cathryn). And then, of course, there is Katharine Hepburn.
Personally, I'm partial to Katharyn; but I know a real-life Katharyn would constantly have her name misspelled as Katherine or Kathryn. Even Katheryn is more common (Katharyn hasn't charted since 1893).
However, I'd more likely use Katarina as a name over any variant of Katherine.
As for nicknames, I like Kat most. Kitty is okay, too. I used to hate Kate / Katie, but it has since grown on me.
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I will say this, though: at least Katherine can be jazzed up with unconventional spellings that have actual history. It's true that the standardized spellings are Katherine (English) and Catherine (French - also in English history books), but way back when, people spelled their names however they wished. Catherine Parr - last Queen Consort of Henry VIII - actually signed her name Katheryn. Which is also how Katy Perry spells her real name. Kathryn is also a popular variant usually distinguished as "Katherine with a Y" (I also have a distant cousin names Cathryn). And then, of course, there is Katharine Hepburn.
Personally, I'm partial to Katharyn; but I know a real-life Katharyn would constantly have her name misspelled as Katherine or Kathryn. Even Katheryn is more common (Katharyn hasn't charted since 1893).
However, I'd more likely use Katarina as a name over any variant of Katherine.
As for nicknames, I like Kat most. Kitty is okay, too. I used to hate Kate / Katie, but it has since grown on me.
Please rate my personal name lists:
www.behindthename.com/pnl/69381
www.behindthename.com/pnl/69381/109399
www.behindthename.com/pnl/69381/91835
http://greens-end.myminicity.com
This message was edited 5/30/2017, 8:51 AM
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