The girl's name Kathleen \k(a)-th-leen\ is pronounced kath-LEEN. It is of Irish origin. Variant of Katherine (Greek) "pure". First used outside of Ireland in the 1840s. Actress Kathleen Turner.

ORIGIN
Greek

MEANING
Pure

The Irish form of Caitlin that's been listed among the top 100 from 1920 to 1990, peaking at No. 9 in 1949. The name received a hike in popularity when actress Kathleen Turner launched a successful career in 1978 when she starred in the film, "Body Heat."

VARIATIONS
Karl

ALTERNATIVES
Cathleen

NICKNAMES
Katie Kathy Kate

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