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Name Origin

Kathrine is a variant spelling of Katherine, a classic feminine name of Greek origin. It means 'pure' or 'clear'.

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Famous People

Kathrine Switzer (1947-)

Marathon runner, author

  • First woman to officially run the Boston Marathon (1967)
  • Advocate for women's rights in sports

Kathrine Heigl (1978-)

Actress, producer

  • Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series (Grey's Anatomy)
  • Roles in films like Knocked Up and 27 Dresses