Catriona Herbert

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Catriona Herbert — pure
150K People worldwide
United Kingdom Most common in
1985s Peak popularity
Gender
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Catriona Herbert is a name that combines Greek origins. The first name Catriona is a feminine given name of Greek origin. Scottish/Irish Gaelic form of Katherine, from the Greek Aikaterine. Immortalized by Robert Louis Stevenson's 1893 novel Catriona, the sequel to Kidnapped. The surname Herbert: A. P. Herbert (1890–1971), English humorist, novelist, playwright and law reform activist Adam Herbert (born 1943), former president of Indiana University and of the University of North Florida Alfred Herbert (1866–1957), former manufacturer of machine tools Amanda Herbert (born 1943), British cytopathologist and histopathologist Andrew Herbert (born 1954), British computer scientist Anthony Reed Herbert, English politician and lawyer, member of the British National Front Aubrey Herbert (1880–1923), British diplomat, traveller and intelligence officer Ben Herbert (born 1979), American football. Catriona is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 150K people globally, with the highest concentration in United Kingdom. The name Catriona reached peak popularity in the 1985s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Catriona

Meaning: pure

Greek

Scottish/Irish Gaelic form of Katherine, from the Greek Aikaterine. Immortalized by Robert Louis Stevenson's 1893 novel Catriona, the sequel to Kidnapped.

Surname: Herbert

English

A. P. Herbert (1890–1971), English humorist, novelist, playwright and law reform activist Adam Herbert (born 1943), former president of Indiana University and of the University of North Florida Alfred Herbert (1866–1957), former manufacturer of machine tools Amanda Herbert (born 1943), British cytopathologist and histopathologist Andrew Herbert (born 1954), British computer scientist Anthony Reed Herbert, English politician and lawyer, member of the British National Front Aubrey Herbert (1880–1923), British diplomat, traveller and intelligence officer Ben Herbert (born 1979), American football.

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Geographic Distribution

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

United Kingdom 70%
Ireland 21%
Australia 8%

Popularity Over Time

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

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Name Variants & Related Names

The name Catriona has several variants and related forms across different languages and cultures:

  • Katrina
  • Katherine
  • Caitriona

Notable People Named Catriona Herbert

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 Catriona Herbert:

4
Expression Number

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

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

4
Personality Number

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

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 Catriona?
The first name Catriona originates from Greek. Scottish/Irish Gaelic form of Katherine, from the Greek Aikaterine. Immortalized by Robert Louis Stevenson's 1893 novel Catriona, the sequel to Kidnapped.
When was Catriona most popular?
The name Catriona reached its peak popularity during the 1985s.
What is the origin of the surname Herbert?
The surname Herbert originates from English. A. P. Herbert (1890–1971), English humorist, novelist, playwright and law reform activist Adam Herbert (born 1943), former president of Indiana University and of the University of North Florida Alfred Herbert (1866–1957), former manufacturer of machine tools Amanda Herbert (born 1943), British cytopathologist and histopathologist Andrew Herbert (born 1954), British computer scientist Anthony Reed Herbert, English politician and lawyer, member of the British National Front Aubrey Herbert (1880–1923), British diplomat, traveller and intelligence officer Ben Herbert (born 1979), American football.
What are the origins of the name Catriona Herbert?
The name Catriona Herbert combines two different traditions: the first name Catriona has Greek roots, while the surname Herbert originates from English.
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