TheNameDBKitty
FeminineMeaning
A diminutive form meaning kitten or a pet cat, or a nickname for Katherine.
Etymology
Kitty developed as a diminutive of Katherine through folk etymology and sound association with the word 'kitten.' It can also function as an independent name derived from the animal term.
About the Name Kitty
Kitty is a traditional English nickname that became used as an independent given name, particularly in the 19th and 20th centuries. It carries associations with both the animal and the name Katherine.