Katherine
Meaning
Pure
Origin
Greek
Pronunciation
/kəˈθɪəriːn/
Traits associated with the name Katherine:
Dogs named Katherine tend to be loving, industrious, good-natured, and strong-willed. This feminine name is also associated with companionship.
What does it say about you to have a dog named Katherine?
It suggests that you have a strong appreciation for classic, timeless names. It also suggests that you have a strong appreciation for strong, independent women.
Is Katherine a good dog name?
Katherine has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Katherine isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!
Popularity: Overall
Katherine is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!
Popularity: Historical Trend
Katherine was, in the past month, the 2018th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.
As of May 2025, Katherine is becoming a more popular moniker with new puppy owners. Our stats show that the name is more fashionable than it was at this time last year.
We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.
In the past week, Katherine was viewed 36 times, and liked 0 times.
Popularity: United States
The map below shows Katherine's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.
Katherine is most adored in Missouri, Virginia and Washington.
By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in New Jersey, District of Columbia and Indiana.
Popularity: Around The World
And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Katherine.
Most popular breeds named Katherine:
- Shetland Sheepdog
- Pekingese
- Lhasa Apso
- Poodle
- Australian Kelpie
Katherine is found in these categories:
old-fashioned
Popular during the Victorian era, it's steeped in regal, historical charm.
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