What is the origin of the name Kayte?

Kayte is a name of Greek origin.

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Kayte

KAYT

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Greek

Total Births

508

Peak Year

#29 in 1988

First Recorded

1978

Style

Cute & Playful

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

A variant of Kate or Katy, a diminutive of Katherine, meaning 'pure' in Greek.

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Numerology

The Nurturer

Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.

Nicknames

Kay Kate Katie

Spelling Variations

Kate Katy Katie Kaytie

Similar Names

Katherine Kaitlyn Kara Chloe

Personality Traits

CharmingLoyalAdaptable

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