Cate

Cate

Gender female
Origin
Word/name Latin, French, English, Welsh,
Other names
Related names
Katherine
Catherine
Kathryn
Kathleen
Katarina
Katrina
Kait
Caitlin
Caitríona
Caterina
Cate
Catie
Caty
Kate
Katie
Katy
Katey
Katia
Catia
Katia
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Cate is a feminine given name. It is short form a variant of Kate. The name comes from Latin, French, English, and Welsh origins. The name literally means either 'pure' or 'blessed', used in different context. The name Catherine is popular in Christian countries, as it was the name of one of the first Christian saints, Catherine of Alexandria. Its variants are also widely used around the world.

In addition, Cate is also a surname. Notable people with the name include:

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