Katrina’s Notebook: Personalized Journal for Katrina
A simple, pretty journal made for one person: Katrina. Her name is set in script above pink watercolor apple blossom on the cover.
- 160 lined pages
- 6" x 9" paperback
- Watercolor apple blossom cover with "Katrina's Notebook" on the front
- Printed and shipped by Amazon
What does the name Katrina mean?
Katrina is an anglicized form of Caitrìona, the Scottish Gaelic form of Katherine, says Behind the Name, and Wikipedia calls it a derivative of Katherine. Katherine itself comes from the Greek Aikaterine, whose origin is debated. Behind the Name says it later became linked to the Greek katharos, “pure”.
Katrina nicknames and other forms
Trina is the diminutive Behind the Name lists for Katrina, and Catrina and Catriona are close variants. As a Katherine name, Katrina also has Kat, Kate and Katie to borrow if she likes.
Some famous Katrinas
Katrina Leskanich is the American singer who fronted Katrina and the Waves. Wikipedia says the band formed in Cambridge, England, in 1981 and had a worldwide hit with “Walking on Sunshine” in 1985. On May 3, 1997, they won the Eurovision Song Contest for the United Kingdom with “Love Shine a Light”.
Katrina through the decades
Katrina was a 1970s and 1980s favorite. US Social Security data has it at 127th in the 1970s, 101st in the 1980s, when more than 28,800 American girls were named Katrina, and 172nd in the 1990s. Most Katrinas today are Gen X or millennials.
Did you know?
The spelling of the Katherine family was changed on purpose. Behind the Name says that in the early Christian era the name became associated with the Greek katharos, “pure”, and the Latin spelling Katerina became Katharina to match. It was borne by a 4th-century saint from Alexandria, who was said to have been tortured on a spiked wheel. She was first honored in Syria, and returning crusaders brought the name to Western Europe.
Gift ideas for a Katrina
- For a Eurovision party. A score sheet for a Katrina, in honor of the 1997 winner.
- For summer. A sunshine journal, after “Walking on Sunshine”.
- For a Scottish family. A notebook for an anglicized Gaelic name.
- For a musician. Lyrics and set lists for a girl in a band.
Who is it for and how she can use it
Whether Katrina is eight or eighty, a 6" x 9" notebook is a comfortable size: big enough to write in properly, slim enough to carry. The 160 lined pages don’t come with a set layout, so she decides what it’s for. Journal, planner, class notes, recipes, travel log or doodle book all work. And with her name on the cover, nobody will mistake it for theirs.
Why personalized works
Personalized gifts show you thought about the person, not just the occasion. A notebook with Katrina on the cover is affordable, useful every day and still feels special. It’s also a safe choice when you’re not sure of someone’s style, because everyone needs somewhere to write things down.
Frequently asked questions
How big is Katrina’s Notebook? It’s 6" x 9" (about 15.2 x 22.9 cm), with 160 lined pages in a paperback cover.
Where do I buy it? On Amazon. It’s printed on demand and shipped by Amazon, so delivery and returns go through your usual Amazon account.
Do you have other names? Plenty. If you’re shopping for more than one person, see all name notebooks and our personalized name notebooks page.
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