Kate (given name)

Catherine of Alexandria, by Carlo Crivelli
Gender	Female
Word/name	Latin, French, English, Welsh
Meaning	pure
Related names	Katherine Kathryn Kathleen Katarina Katrina Kait Caitlin Caitríona Caterina Cate Catie Caty Katie Katy Katey Katia Catia Katia

Kate is a feminine given name and nickname. It is a short form of multiple feminine names, most notably Katherine but also Caitlin and others.