Kadri is the Estonian form of Catherine — from the Greek katharos (pure). A modern American baby name in the broader Estonian-heritage aesthetic. Kadri in Estonian tradition — one of the most-popular feminine names in modern Estonia; ranked among the top-20 Estonian girls' names of the late 20th and early 21st centuries; Kadripäev (Kadri's Day, November 25) is one of the iconic Estonian folk festivals — celebrated as a major Estonian winter folk holiday alongside Mardipäev (Martin's Day); the Kadrid (girls dressed in white) traditionally roam through villages on Kadripäev singing songs and bringing fortune. Kadri Tali (born 1969) — Estonian conductor; first female chief conductor of the Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir. Kadri Simson (born 1977) — Estonian politician; European Commissioner for Energy (2019-2024) — one of the highest-ranking Estonian women in EU leadership; Minister of Economic Affairs and Infrastructure of Estonia (2016-2019). Kadri Lehtla (born 1985) — Estonian Olympic biathlete; multiple-time European Championships medalist. Kadri Voorand — Estonian jazz vocalist; one of the most-acclaimed contemporary Baltic jazz singers. Princess Kadri — modern Estonian heritage naming.
Featured throughout Estonian heritage and EU politics.
Kadri reduces to eight.