In 'Wuthering Heights', what is the name of Catherine Earnshaw's daughter?

In “Wuthering Heights,” Catherine Earnshaw’s daughter is Catherine Linton.

Catherine is born after her mother marries Edgar Linton and moves from Wuthering Heights to Thrushcross Grange. She is therefore known by her father’s surname, Linton, rather than Earnshaw. Her mother dies shortly after giving birth, leaving the younger Catherine to grow up largely sheltered from the bitter history surrounding her family.

The name can be confusing because the novel contains several overlapping family identities. Catherine Earnshaw becomes Catherine Linton through marriage, while her daughter is also called Catherine. The younger Catherine is often nicknamed Cathy in summaries and adaptations, helping distinguish her from her mother.

In the second half of the novel, young Catherine becomes closely connected with Hareton Earnshaw. Their relationship helps soften the feud between the Earnshaw and Linton families and provides the novel’s hopeful counterpoint to the destructive bond between Catherine Earnshaw and Heathcliff.