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Kathy is short for Catherine, which is the English form of Katherine.

Katherine is taken from the Greek name Αικατερινη(Aikaterine), the eytemology of which is debated. It could mean 'pure', be derived from the Greek goddess Hecate, or could also mean torture. Take your pick.

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