Cait
[keɪt]Meaning
a feminine given name recorded in English
Background Story
Cait is recorded as a given name in English, used for women. The entry is a contributor's submission to Behind the Name rather than the reference work's own entry.
Temperament
Variations
Caitlin, Kate, Kait
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