Cathy (given name)

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Cathy is a feminine given name. It is a pet form of Catherine or Cathleen. [1]

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References

  1. "MFnames.com - Origin and Meaning of Cathy". Archived from the original on 2009-09-09. Retrieved 2009-02-10.