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Cate

Statistics: Italy · native version ↗
Girl Name day: November 25
Origin: Greek (Aikateríne). Meaning: Pure (by folk etymology from Greek katharós).
From Greek Aikateríne, of uncertain origin, associated by par etymology with katharós ('pure'), hence the meaning of 'pure, immaculate'.

Name day for Cate

November 25

Why this day? Cate is a short form of Caterina, and shares its name day.

Cate is celebrated in the United States, Italy, Spain and Argentina on November 25.

The story of the name Cate

Cate is a short form of Caterina. It keeps its origin (Greek (Aikateríne)) and meaning — pure (by folk etymology from Greek katharós), and shares its name day, November 25.

On birth records, Cate is rarely written as such: the Cates are Caterinas (27,664 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Caterina page. Cate is also a short form of Caterina Maria.

Frequently asked questions about Cate

What does Cate mean?

Cate is a short form of Caterina, which means pure (by folk etymology from Greek katharós).

When is Cate's name day?

November 25, together with Caterina: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Cate a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Caterina.

Cate's profile

Energy 6/10
Humor 6/10
Independence 8/10
Sensitivity 6/10
Ambition 8/10
Stability 7/10
Whimsy 4/10
Diplomacy 7/10
Loyalty 8/10
Need for attention 3/10

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