Catherine Walls

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Catherine Walls — Greek
578K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Catherine Walls is a name that combines Greek origins. The first name Catherine is a feminine given name of Greek origin. Katherine (), also spelled Catherine and other variations, is a feminine given name. The name and its variants are popular in countries where large Christian populations exist, because of its associations with one of the earliest Christian saints, Catherine of Alexandria. In the early Christian era it came to be associated with the Greek adjective καθαρός (katharos), meaning 'pure'. This influenced the name's English spelling, giving rise to variants Katharine and Catharine. The spelling with a middle 'a' was more common in the past. The surname Walls: Bob Walls (1927–1999), New Zealand painter Brad Walls (born 1992), Australian aerial photographer David Leslie Walls (born 1964), birthname of English rock musician Ginger Wildheart Frank Walls (illustrator) (born 1973), American illustrator Horace Walls III (born 2001), American rapper professionally known as Nardo Wick Grace Walls Linn (1874-1940), American composer Jeannette Walls (born 1960), American writer Martin Walls (born 1970), British-American poet Nancy Carell (née Walls; born 1966), American actress, comedian, and writer Sinqua Walls (born 1985), American actor and basketball play. Catherine is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 578K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Catherine reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Catherine

Greek

Katherine (), also spelled Catherine and other variations, is a feminine given name. The name and its variants are popular in countries where large Christian populations exist, because of its associations with one of the earliest Christian saints, Catherine of Alexandria. In the early Christian era it came to be associated with the Greek adjective καθαρός (katharos), meaning 'pure'. This influenced the name's English spelling, giving rise to variants Katharine and Catharine. The spelling with a middle 'a' was more common in the past.

Surname: Walls

English

Bob Walls (1927–1999), New Zealand painter Brad Walls (born 1992), Australian aerial photographer David Leslie Walls (born 1964), birthname of English rock musician Ginger Wildheart Frank Walls (illustrator) (born 1973), American illustrator Horace Walls III (born 2001), American rapper professionally known as Nardo Wick Grace Walls Linn (1874-1940), American composer Jeannette Walls (born 1960), American writer Martin Walls (born 1970), British-American poet Nancy Carell (née Walls; born 1966), American actress, comedian, and writer Sinqua Walls (born 1985), American actor and basketball play.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Catherine is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Catherine by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Catherine Walls

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Catherine Walls:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Catherine?
The first name Catherine originates from Greek. Katherine (), also spelled Catherine and other variations, is a feminine given name. The name and its variants are popular in countries where large Christian populations exist, because of its associations with one of the earliest Christian saints, Catherine of Alexandria. In the early Christian era it came to be associated with the Greek adjective καθαρός (katharos), meaning 'pure'. This influenced the name's English spelling, giving rise to variants Katharine and Catharine. The spelling with a middle 'a' was more common in the past.
When was Catherine most popular?
The name Catherine reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Walls?
The surname Walls originates from English. Bob Walls (1927–1999), New Zealand painter Brad Walls (born 1992), Australian aerial photographer David Leslie Walls (born 1964), birthname of English rock musician Ginger Wildheart Frank Walls (illustrator) (born 1973), American illustrator Horace Walls III (born 2001), American rapper professionally known as Nardo Wick Grace Walls Linn (1874-1940), American composer Jeannette Walls (born 1960), American writer Martin Walls (born 1970), British-American poet Nancy Carell (née Walls; born 1966), American actress, comedian, and writer Sinqua Walls (born 1985), American actor and basketball play.
What are the origins of the name Catherine Walls?
The name Catherine Walls combines two different traditions: the first name Catherine has Greek roots, while the surname Walls originates from English.
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