Kate: name meaning and origin
Kate
pure (from Katherine)
Greek · Girl · 1 syllable
Kate is a Greek name meaning "pure (from Katherine)". It has one syllable, and is traditionally a girl's name.
Middle names that flow with Kate
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All middle names for Kate, by length and meaning →
- Kate Beatrice she who brings happiness
- Kate Calliope beautiful voice
- Kate Camila young ceremonial attendant
- Kate Daisy day's eye (the flower)
- Kate Delilah delicate
- Kate Fiona white, fair
- Kate Florence flourishing, blooming
- Kate Genesis origin, beginning
Sibling names for Kate
- Kate & Andrew Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
- Kate & Atlas Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
- Kate & Cora Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
- Kate & Georgia Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
- Kate & Iris Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
- Kate & Thea Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
- Kate & Theo Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
- Kate & Chloe Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
Nicknames for Kate
No traditional nickname; Kate is usually used in full. Possible short forms: Kat.
Kate is also a nickname for Catherine.
Questions about Kate
What does the name Kate mean?
Kate is a Greek name meaning "pure (from Katherine)".
How many syllables are in Kate?
Kate has one syllable (Kate).
What are nicknames for Kate?
Kate has no widely used nickname, so it is usually used as it is; possible short forms include Kat.
Is Kate a boy's or girl's name?
Kate is traditionally a girl's name.