Catriona Setzer

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Catriona Setzer — pure
150K People worldwide
United Kingdom Most common in
1985s Peak popularity
Gender
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Catriona Setzer 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 Setzer: Arlene Setzer, American politician Brian Setzer (born 1959), American guitarist and songwriter Dennis Setzer, American race car driver Franz Xaver Setzer, actually Franz Anton Adolf (1886–1939), Austrian photographer Henry Setzer, American politician Matthew Setzer, American musician, composer, and music technologist Mitchell S. Setzer, American politician Setzer Gabbiani, character in the video game Final Fantasy VI 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: Setzer

English

Arlene Setzer, American politician Brian Setzer (born 1959), American guitarist and songwriter Dennis Setzer, American race car driver Franz Xaver Setzer, actually Franz Anton Adolf (1886–1939), Austrian photographer Henry Setzer, American politician Matthew Setzer, American musician, composer, and music technologist Mitchell S. Setzer, American politician Setzer Gabbiani, character in the video game Final Fantasy VI

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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 Setzer

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 Setzer:

3
Expression Number

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

9
Soul Urge Number

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

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 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 Setzer?
The surname Setzer originates from English. Arlene Setzer, American politician Brian Setzer (born 1959), American guitarist and songwriter Dennis Setzer, American race car driver Franz Xaver Setzer, actually Franz Anton Adolf (1886–1939), Austrian photographer Henry Setzer, American politician Matthew Setzer, American musician, composer, and music technologist Mitchell S. Setzer, American politician Setzer Gabbiani, character in the video game Final Fantasy VI
What are the origins of the name Catriona Setzer?
The name Catriona Setzer combines two different traditions: the first name Catriona has Greek roots, while the surname Setzer originates from English.
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