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Kady

Girl name · 150 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Kady: 150 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 16 births in 2017.

Kady is most often a modern variant of Katie, itself a diminutive of Katherine, a name of Greek origin from _katharos_, meaning “pure.” It can also be a spelling twist on the Irish name Cadhla, meaning “beautiful” or “graceful.” One well-known bearer is Kady Long, the American model and Miss America contestant; another is Kady Kyle, a character in the 1996 film _The Craft_. While no major places derive directly from Kady, the sound shares roots with Cadillac, a French surname from the same cad- element meaning “little battle.” The name saw a small peak in Scotland during the 1990s, often chosen as a fresher, more playful alternative to the classic Katie or Cate.