# Cathain

> English word · Proper noun

## Definitions
1. A male given name.
2. A female given name.
3. A surname transferred from the nickname.

## Etymology
Cathán, from Old Irish cath, combined with a diminutive suffix.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/cathain