Meaning
pure, holy
Origin
Kate is a name of Greek origin, rooted in modern tradition.
It appears in our records across 14 countries (CA, CO, DE, DK, FR, GB, HU, IE, IT, NG, RU, SE, US, ZA).
Style
- elegant
- classic
- international
- feminine
- short
- sophisticated
Famous people named Kate
- Saint Catherine of Alexandria
- Kätë Kela
- Käthe Dorsch
- Káté Pető
Variations
Catherine, Katerina, Katya, Kathrin, Kata, Katalin, Kathleen, Katie, Katherine, Katy, Katey
Nicknames
Kat, Katy, Katie
Popularity
Kate appears in 14 of the world's name registries we track, with a peak popularity score of 100. Cross-country reach is one of the strongest signals of a genuinely well-loved name.
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