Why are Catherines in literature and on tv always endearingly naughty?

Wuthering Heights, Reign, The Vampire Dairies.... They all have similar personalities. They're selfish and stubborn, with big personalities, but you can't help but love them.

Is this a coincidence?

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NankerPhelge · 61-69, M

My sister's name is Catherine and she doesn't fit that description at all, she's a long way off it.

coffeedimplez · 26-30, F

@NankerPhelge No, I said Catherines in literature or tv

NankerPhelge · 61-69, M

@coffeedimplez Are they different if they spell it Cathryn? There's an actress called Cathryn Harrison, she usually plays refined and civilised ladies.

coffeedimplez · 26-30, F

@NankerPhelge Well I meant characters, not actresses or real people. just the characters named Catherine or Katherine

NankerPhelge · 61-69, M

@coffeedimplez I'm struggling to think if I know any fictional characters with that name or variants of it.