What is the origin of the name Katey?

Katey is a name of Greek origin.

How popular is the name Katey?

Katey is currently ranked #12740 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

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GirlGreek

Katey

KAY-tee

Popularity

#12740

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Greek

Total Births

2,359

Peak Year

#105 in 1992

First Recorded

1949

Style

Cute & Playful

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

A diminutive of Katherine, meaning 'pure' in Greek.

Nickname Watch

Kate Katie Kay Kat

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Numerology

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Nicknames

Kate Katie Kay Kat

Spelling Variations

Katie Caitie Kati

Similar Names

Katherine Cassidy Kaitlyn Madelyn

Personality Traits

FriendlyOutgoingAdaptableOptimistic

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