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Name Origin

Katy is a diminutive of the name Katherine, which has Greek origins. Katherine means 'pure' or 'clear.'

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Famous People

Katy Perry (1984-)

Singer, Songwriter

  • Multiple Grammy nominations
  • Best-selling music artist of the 2010s
  • Known for hit songs like 'I Kissed a Girl', 'Firework', and 'Roar'

Katy Tur (1983-)

Journalist, News Anchor

  • NBC News correspondent
  • Host of MSNBC's 'Katy Tur Reports'
  • Covered major political events like the 2016 presidential election