Cathy Phillip

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Cathy Phillip — English
212K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Cathy Phillip is a name that combines English origins. The first name Cathy is a feminine given name of English origin. Cathy is a feminine given name. It is a pet form of Catherine or Cathleen. Cathy de Monchaux, British sculptor Cathy Guisewite, American cartoonist who created the comic strip Cathy Cathy Wilcox, Australian cartoonist and children‘s book illustrator Cathy Baker, New Zealand field hockey player Cathy Freeman, Australian track and field athlete Cathy Gauthier, Canadian curler and broadcaster Cathy O'Brien, American long-distance runner Cathy Rattray-Williams, Jamaican sprinter Cathy Rigby, American gymnast and actress Cathy Sulinski, American javelin thrower Cathy Townsend (born 1937), Canadian . The surname Phillip: Abby Phillip (born 1988), American CNN news anchor Andy Phillip (1922 – 2001), American professional basketball player Aaron Phillip (born 1974), American rapper Arthur Phillip (1738 – 1814), British Royal Navy officer Joan Phillip (born 1952), Canadian politician John Phillip (1817 – 1867), Scottish painter John Phillip (poet) (fl.1561), English poet and dramatist of the Elizabethan era Mary Phillip (born 1977), English footballer Marvin Phillip (born 1984), Trinidadian professional footballer Robert Phillip (died 1647) was a Scottish Roman Catholic priest Stewart Phillip, Okanagan Aboriginal. Cathy is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 212K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Cathy reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Cathy

English

Cathy is a feminine given name. It is a pet form of Catherine or Cathleen. Cathy de Monchaux, British sculptor Cathy Guisewite, American cartoonist who created the comic strip Cathy Cathy Wilcox, Australian cartoonist and children‘s book illustrator Cathy Baker, New Zealand field hockey player Cathy Freeman, Australian track and field athlete Cathy Gauthier, Canadian curler and broadcaster Cathy O'Brien, American long-distance runner Cathy Rattray-Williams, Jamaican sprinter Cathy Rigby, American gymnast and actress Cathy Sulinski, American javelin thrower Cathy Townsend (born 1937), Canadian .

Surname: Phillip

Scottish

Abby Phillip (born 1988), American CNN news anchor Andy Phillip (1922 – 2001), American professional basketball player Aaron Phillip (born 1974), American rapper Arthur Phillip (1738 – 1814), British Royal Navy officer Joan Phillip (born 1952), Canadian politician John Phillip (1817 – 1867), Scottish painter John Phillip (poet) (fl.1561), English poet and dramatist of the Elizabethan era Mary Phillip (born 1977), English footballer Marvin Phillip (born 1984), Trinidadian professional footballer Robert Phillip (died 1647) was a Scottish Roman Catholic priest Stewart Phillip, Okanagan Aboriginal.

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Geographic Distribution

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

United States 52%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

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

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Notable People Named Cathy Phillip

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 Cathy Phillip:

4
Expression Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

1
Soul Urge Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

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 Cathy?
The first name Cathy originates from English. Cathy is a feminine given name. It is a pet form of Catherine or Cathleen. Cathy de Monchaux, British sculptor Cathy Guisewite, American cartoonist who created the comic strip Cathy Cathy Wilcox, Australian cartoonist and children‘s book illustrator Cathy Baker, New Zealand field hockey player Cathy Freeman, Australian track and field athlete Cathy Gauthier, Canadian curler and broadcaster Cathy O'Brien, American long-distance runner Cathy Rattray-Williams, Jamaican sprinter Cathy Rigby, American gymnast and actress Cathy Sulinski, American javelin thrower Cathy Townsend (born 1937), Canadian .
When was Cathy most popular?
The name Cathy reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Phillip?
The surname Phillip originates from Scottish. Abby Phillip (born 1988), American CNN news anchor Andy Phillip (1922 – 2001), American professional basketball player Aaron Phillip (born 1974), American rapper Arthur Phillip (1738 – 1814), British Royal Navy officer Joan Phillip (born 1952), Canadian politician John Phillip (1817 – 1867), Scottish painter John Phillip (poet) (fl.1561), English poet and dramatist of the Elizabethan era Mary Phillip (born 1977), English footballer Marvin Phillip (born 1984), Trinidadian professional footballer Robert Phillip (died 1647) was a Scottish Roman Catholic priest Stewart Phillip, Okanagan Aboriginal.
What are the origins of the name Cathy Phillip?
The name Cathy Phillip combines two different traditions: the first name Cathy has English roots, while the surname Phillip originates from Scottish.
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