Katy
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Name — A diminutive of Katherine, a variant of Katie.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “Katy” mean?
The word “Katy” means a diminutive of Katherine, a variant of Katie. In plain terms, a common nickname for Katherine, and also a Texas city named after a historic railroad.
How do you pronounce “Katy”?
“Katy” is pronounced KAY-tee ([ˈkʰeɪ̯ɾi] in IPA).
How do you use “Katy” in a sentence?
Here is “Katy” used in a sentence: “Katy Perry built her stage name around this familiar nickname.”
What part of speech is “Katy”?
“Katy” is a name.
Is “Katy” a common word?
“Katy” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Katy” have?
“Katy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a diminutive of Katherine, a variant of Katie.
Is Katy the same as Katie?
Katy is a diminutive of Katherine and a variant spelling of Katie. The two spellings are used interchangeably as short forms, with the choice usually coming down to personal preference.
Why is Katy, Texas called 'the Katy'?
Katy, Texas is named after the old Missouri–Kansas–Texas railroad, which was nicknamed 'the Katy' from its initials, MKT. The city took its name directly from that railroad nickname.
Is Katy a given name or a place name?
Katy is both: it is a diminutive of Katherine used as a given name, and separately the name of a city in Texas named after the old Missouri–Kansas–Texas railroad.