What Does the Name Kate Mean
The name Kate comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Kate below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Kate Name Meaning
English, CroatianDiminutive of KATHERINE, often used independently. It has been used in England since the Middle Ages. This was the name of the woman who Petruchio marries and tries to tame in Shakespeare's comedy...
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