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Katherine or Catherine?

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redrubyshoes · 23/09/2013 18:26

I prefer Katherine as you can have Katie/Kate but several friends prefer Catherine as that is the correct spelling. Confused

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busyboysmum · 23/09/2013 18:27

Kathryn.

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NoMoreMadCatLady · 23/09/2013 18:28

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nemno · 23/09/2013 18:28

Katherine

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LittleRobots · 23/09/2013 18:28

I think Catherine is classier and classic. I foot like Kathryn (I don't tend to like k names or ys where I don't usually see them). However I think its down to personal taste.

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AnneEyhtMeyer · 23/09/2013 18:29

Katherine with a K.

This opinion is based solely on being a fan of Anne of Green Gables.

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MummyPigsFatTummy · 23/09/2013 18:29

Catherine - you can still have Katie/Kate - look at Kate Middleton

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lighthousesea · 23/09/2013 18:33

Catherine - classic and lovely

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ZZZenagain · 23/09/2013 18:33

I like both

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Calabria · 23/09/2013 18:34

Katharine.

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NettoSuperstar · 23/09/2013 18:37

Katharine, with a K and and A!, like Hepburn.

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Calabria · 23/09/2013 18:38

It's from a Greek word so K is the correct spelling.

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Kikibee · 23/09/2013 18:40

Catherine is the only one worth using, all the others are imposters, you could always use Cate, think ms Blanchett :)

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redrubyshoes · 23/09/2013 18:41

My mum is Katherine but I dislike Kath as she is known. What is the traditional spelling?

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Layl77 · 23/09/2013 18:44

Catherine

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buttercrumble · 23/09/2013 18:46

Catherine Smile

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Wigeon · 23/09/2013 18:49

Neither is the "correct" spelling. It's closer to the original Greek name to spell it with a K, but it's been completely anglicised and spelt with a C. And unless you are using the Greek alphabet, I don't think you can argue that K is more "correct" than C.

Go for which you prefer! And if you plan to call her Katie / Kate as a NN then I'd go with K. Catherine also has Cate, Cath, Cathy, Cat...Personally I prefer Catherine as I think it looks slightly softer than with a K. Either way, she will have to spell it the whole blimming time ("yes, Catherine with a C and an e in the middle").

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BikeRunSki · 23/09/2013 18:53

Kathryn

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CaptainSweatPants · 23/09/2013 18:54

I think Kathryn is classier

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CordeliaRose · 23/09/2013 21:03

Katherine/Catherine: lovely name! Seeing them both 'in print' I tend to agree that Catherine looks softer. I know a Cate with a C - had forgotten about the gorgeous Cate Blanchett....

Having said all that - you should go with what you prefer! Smile

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redrubyshoes · 23/09/2013 21:09

I think Katherine to keep it simple as Kate/Katie/Kitty.

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redrubyshoes · 23/09/2013 21:10

DD is Charlotte so it keeps it easier in the future when they get letters posted to them.

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elcranko · 23/09/2013 21:10

Both are nice but I prefer Catherine just slightly more!

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ShadowSummer · 23/09/2013 22:27

I prefer Katherine with a K.

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OhDearNigel · 23/09/2013 22:29

Neither

Katharine is quite clearly the superior version. not remotely biased at all

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FrameyMcFrame · 23/09/2013 22:35

Catherine as in the Saint and the Queen. And my dear sister.

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