Cate

Cate is an English given name functioning as a short form of Catherine, which traces back through Latin Katharina and Greek Aikaterine to a root of uncertain origin, possibly connected to the Greek word katharos, meaning pure. The spelling Cate distinguishes it from the more common Kate, though both serve as diminutives of the same source name. It has gained modern visibility largely through Australian actress Cate Blanchett. Related forms include Kate, Cat, and Katherine.