Cate

Cate is an English name functioning as a variant spelling of Kate, itself a short form of Katherine, which derives from the Greek Aikaterine. The deeper root is debated, with proposed origins including the Greek katharos, meaning pure, and a possible connection to the name of the goddess Hecate. The name gained wide use throughout medieval Europe following the veneration of Saint Catherine of Alexandria. Related forms include Katherine, Katarina, Katerina, and Catherine.