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Kathryn or Katherine?

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brockleybelle · 08/05/2010 11:08

Undecided about what spelling to go with. Our baby (due in 2 weeks) will be known as 'Katy' but want the full name on the certificate.
Sorry for the banality of this post but just wanted to hear the general consensus.

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Calliopespa · 11/09/2025 14:21

NorthernGirl1975 · 10/09/2025 11:24

No wonder there's so many Kate, Cate, Kat and Cats.

The only Cats I have known have been very much that. 😾

nickelbabe · 28/09/2025 21:36

Ffs. Really old thread!!

NorthernGirl1975 · 29/09/2025 08:28

nickelbabe · 28/09/2025 21:36

Ffs. Really old thread!!

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Does it really matter?

Calliopespa · 29/09/2025 08:42

NorthernGirl1975 · 29/09/2025 08:28

Does it really matter?

Nope.

DuchessOfNarcissex · 29/09/2025 09:41

NorthernGirl1975 · 29/09/2025 08:28

Does it really matter?

Katy is 15 now. ZOMBIE THREAD

Calliopespa · 29/09/2025 10:41

DuchessOfNarcissex · 29/09/2025 09:41

Katy is 15 now. ZOMBIE THREAD

Yes everyone knows that. They are just debating Kathryn vs Katherine.

If it bothers you awfully you could start a fresh one on that topic ...

DuchessOfNarcissex · 29/09/2025 10:57

It doesn't bother me @Calliopespa . Kathryn is hardly used these days.

17caterpillars1mouse · 29/09/2025 16:03

I always think Kathryn is the most undesirable spelling and the most likely to be shortened to Kat.

I know a little Katharine though she's known as Kitty. I think it is the prettiest spelling though

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