"Kathy" meaning in English

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Proper name

Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Kathy
  1. A diminutive of the female given names Katherine or Kathleen, also used as a formal given name. Categories (topical): English diminutives of female given names, English female given names, English given names Synonyms: Cathi, Cathie, Cathy, Kathi, Kathie
    Sense id: en-Kathy-en-name-oP7SIxvf Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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