Meaning Used largely in English, derives from the name Katherine meaning 'pure; torture'. Origin of Cathleen Greek +-100%Zoom level changed to 1 Popular Middle Names Alyse, Auset Pronunciation 🔊 Listen Cathleen CATH-leen Similar Names Kiah Kathryn Grace Catelyn Cassy Catlyn Katelynn Katelyn Caitlan Caitlin-Rose Cadey Year by Year Popularity of Cathleen