Baby name pickerby KYO360

GirlEnglish

Kathryn

A shortened spelling of Katherine, maintaining the traditional pronunciation.

Meaning and origin

Kathryn simplifies Katherine while keeping its sound and heritage intact.

How to pronounce Kathryn

English (US)KATH-rin /ˈkæθrɪn/

About this entry

Drafted with the help of an AI model, then checked by a person. Last checked on 16 September 2026.

The sources behind this entry are listed in the app.