Cate

Cate is an English given name functioning as a short form of Catherine, which derives ultimately from the Greek name Aikaterine, of debated origin but long associated by folk etymology with the Greek word katharos, meaning pure. The spelling Cate distinguishes it from the more common Kate and lends it a slightly more distinctive character while remaining phonetically identical. It has gained visibility in modern times largely through Australian actress Cate Blanchett. Related forms include Kate, Katie, and the full form Catherine along with its variants Katherine and Kathryn.