Cattaleya

Cattaleya is a given-name spelling inspired by the cattleya orchid. The plant genus was named in honor of English horticulturist William Cattley, so its name is commemorative rather than an ancient word meaning beauty. The extra letters in Cattaleya distinguish the personal-name spelling from the botanical Cattleya.

The character Cataleya in the film Colombiana provides a separate popular-culture connection to the name family. Cattaleya should not be described as the exact spelling used for that character. Comparing Cataleya, Cattaleya, and Cattleya shows the differences between the film name, a related given-name form, and the plant spelling. The floral meaning remains clear without turning qualities admired in orchids into additional literal definitions.