Kate
[keɪt]Meaning
short form of Katherine, often used independently
Background Story
Kate is a short form of Katherine, often used independently, and it is short for Katherina in Shakespeare's play The Taming of the Shrew (1593). It has been used in England since the Middle Ages. A famous bearer is the British actress Kate Winslet (1975-).
Variations
Catherine, Kathy, Katie
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