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Name Origin

Kathryn is a feminine given name, a variant spelling of Katherine. It has Greek origins, stemming from the name Aikaterine (Αικατερίνη). The traditional meaning is 'pure' or 'clear'.

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Famous People

Kathryn Bigelow (1951-)

Film Director

  • First woman to win the Academy Award for Best Director
  • Directed films like 'The Hurt Locker' and 'Zero Dark Thirty'

Kathryn Hahn (1973-)

Actress

  • Known for roles in 'Step Brothers', 'Bad Moms', and the series 'WandaVision'

Kathryn Erbe (1965-)

Actress

  • Best known for her role as Alexandra Eames in the television series 'Law & Order: Criminal Intent'