Quick answer
Kate is a girl name.
Pronunciation: English /ˈkeɪt/.
Meaning and history
Short form of Katherine, often used independently. It is short for Katherina in Shakespeare's play The Taming of the Shrew (1593). It has been used in England since the Middle Ages. A famous bearer is the British actress Kate Winslet (1975-).
Notes and context
Usage: english, croatian