Cate Meaning

What does Cate mean?

The name Cate is of English origin.

The meaning of Cate is "pure, chaste".

Cate is generally used as a girl's name.

It consists of 4 letters and 1 syllable and is pronounced Cate.

Cate is a variant of Kate. See Kate for further details.

Cate is a name with class.

Refined yet fearless, the name is a great blend of character and flair.

Although unique, your little mesmerizing Cate, is sure to make it a memorable one.

Some famous bearers of this name include: Cate Blanchett.

In the U.S. in 2018, it ranked 3,336 in baby name popularity for girls with 47 occurrences. Less than 5 boys were given the name.

In contrast, the year before it ranked 3,847 in baby name popularity for girls with 39 occurrences. Less than 5 boys were given the name.

The trend's your friend. See how Cate has changed in popularity since 1880 by visiting the Cate Name Popularity Page.

Cate is a variant of Kate.

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