Katy

Katy Meaning & Origin

About Katy
The name Katy is a diminutive form of Katherine, which is derived from the Greek name Aikaterine. It is believed to have originated from the Greek word "katharos," meaning "pure" or "clean." As a result, the name Katy is often associated with qualities such as purity, innocence, and clarity.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Katy are female.

Katy Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -2.30% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KT
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CA
πŸ”Š Soundex
K030
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K EY1 T IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkeΙͺti/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Katy in Braille

Here's how to represent Katy in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Katy in braille

How to Spell the Name Katy in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Katy using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Katy in sign language

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