Meaning and origin
Catriona is a Celtic girl name. The meaning of the name is `Blessed, Pure, Holy`.
Where is it used? The name Catriona is mainly used in Irish and in Scottish.
It is an abbreviated form of Catherine, used in English and in French.
How do they say it elsewhere? Catarina (In Italian and in Portuguese) Catrina (In Irish and in Scottish) Caitlin (In Irish and in English) Kara (In English) Katriona (In English) Katherine (In English) Kate (In English) Katrina (In English) Karen (In Danish and in English)
If it's too long people might use In Welsh: Catrin In Irish: Ríona In English: Trina
Extra information: Alternative meanings (Irish) Blessed, Pure, Holy (Scottish) Blessed, Pure, Holy
What Catriona`s say about their name
The best thing about the name Catriona: I get called Riona XD
The worst thing about the name: Loads of ppl have it these days, plus ppl get confused on wether to call me Catriona or Riona LMAO
If my name wasn`t Catriona....: Dunno, my parents didnt have any other names picked for me :S
Extra information: Nope except tht I love the name Rosalie too ^^^^^^^ ;)
The best thing about the name Catriona: It is very unique and i have lots of people tell me how beautiful it is.
The worst thing about the name: People tend to spell it or say it wrong sometimes
If my name wasn`t Catriona....: I don't think i would wan't anything else, although i love the old fashioned names like Rosalie.
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