Caitriona

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Caitriona is the Gaelic form of the name Catherine, which means 'Pure'. It is also related to the Greek name Aikaterine, which means 'each of the two', or 'my consecration of your name'.
Pronunciation
The name Caitriona is pronounced as kuh-TREE-nah.
kat-ree-nah
kat-ree-oa-nah,
kay-t-ree-ah-nah,
Popularity
Caitriona is not a very common name, but it has gained popularity in recent years due to the success of the Irish actress Caitriona Balfe, who gained fame for her role in the TV series Outlander.

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Caitriona Name meanings & History

Caitriona is the Gaelic form of the name Catherine, which means 'Pure'. It is also related to the Greek name Aikaterine, which means 'each of the two', or 'my consecration of your name'. Anglicized form of Caitríona. Caitriona is primarily used as a girl's name in Ireland and other English-speaking countries. It is a classic name and is often chosen by parents who want to give their child a traditional name that has a touch of elegance and sophistication.

Zodiac Sign of Caitriona: Curious Gemini

Synonyms of Caitriona:

C: Choice,Copycat,Cute,Curious,Chatty,Clever,Candid

A: Angry,Assertive,Action,Aggressive,Argumentative,Ambitious

I: Indulgence,Intimate,Involved

T: Tireless,Touchy,Testy,Talkative,Tacky,Doubting Thomas,Truth

R: Resourceful,Restless,Reason,Rational

O: Obstinate,Obsessive,Organized,Obsolete,Ostentatious

N: Nice,Neat,Neurosis,Nitpicking,Nutrition,Nervous,Nagging

Caitriona is:

  • a Delicate name
  • a Natural name
  • a Urban name

Famous People

The most famous person with the name Caitriona is the Irish actress Caitriona Balfe, who is best known for her role as Claire Fraser in the TV series Outlander. Other famous people with the name include Caitriona Perry, an Irish journalist, and Caitriona Ruane, a former politician in Northern Ireland.

2.) CAITRIONA (Female)

Usage: Scottish

Meanings: Gaelic cognate of Katherine, which is from the Greek Aikaterine, a name derived from katharos (pure, unsullied). The name is Anglicized as Catriona and Catrina. Var: Caitriana, Catrina, Catriona. Short: Cait, Ceit. Pet: Ceiteag, Triona. (KAY-TREE-O-NAH)


3.) CAITRiONA (Female)

Usage: Irish

Meanings: Gaelic form of Catherine (pure, unsullied). Var: Caitlin, Caitrin, Catraoine, Catriona. Short: Cait. Pet: Caiti, Caitin. (KA-TREE-NAH)


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