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Kathleen
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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