Catalina
kat-uh-LEE-nuh
✦ Meaning
“Spanish form of Catherine, from Greek 'katharos' meaning 'pure.' Associated with the Channel Islands and Mediterranean charm.”
Popularity Over Time
Currently ranked #128 in the United States.
Origin
Syllables
4
Nicknames
Style
Famous Bearers
- Catalina Sandino Moreno (actress)
- Catalina Island
Cross-Cultural Notes
Spanish-English; popular in Spanish-speaking cultures
People Also Ask
Spanish form of Catherine, from Greek 'katharos' meaning 'pure.' Associated with the Channel Islands and Mediterranean charm.
Catalina is currently ranked #128 in the United States. Usage has stayed pretty consistent over the past decade.
Popular nicknames for Catalina include Cat, Cata, Lina, Tina.
Names that pair beautifully with Catalina include Carmen, Giuliana, Ariana, Vivienne.