Saint Catherine of Alexandria (popular 4th century saint); Catherine de’ Medici (16th century Franco-Italian noblewoman); Catherine the Great (Empress of Russia); Catherien of Aragon (wife of Henry VIII); Catherine Howard (wife of Henry VIII); Catherine Parr (wife of Henry VIII); Catherine Deneuve (French actress), Catherine Zeta-Jones (actress), Catherine O’Hara (actress); Catherine “Kate†Middleton (Duchess of Cambridge)