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Kitty

A familiar form of Katherine, meaning "pure".

Meaning and origin

Kitty emerged as a traditional nickname for girls named Katherine, particularly popular in Britain and North America during the 19th and 20th centuries.

How to pronounce Kitty

English (US)KIT-ee /ˈkɪti/

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