Submitted Place Name Revision History

Date	Editor	Change Summary
2/7/2025, 7:20 AM	THB13
2/7/2025, 7:20 AM	THB13

Name St. Catherines

Type Political Subdivision

Usage English (Canadian)

Pronounced Pron. /seɪnt-káθ-rɪn/(Canadian English)

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Meaning & History

The origin of the name remains obscure, but is thought to be named after Catharine Askin Robertson Hamilton, wife of the Honourable Robert Hamilton, a prominent businessman.

Added 2/7/2025 by THB13