Cate is a feminine given name. It is a variant of

Kate Kate name may refer to: People and fictional characters * Kate (given name), a list of people and fictional characters with the given name or nickname * Gyula Káté (born 1982), Hungarian amateur boxer * Lauren Kate (born 1981), American autho ...

. The name comes from Latin, French, English, and Welsh origins. The name literally means either 'pure' or 'blessed', used in different context. The name Catherine is popular in Christian countries, as it was the name of one of the first Christian saints,

Catherine of Alexandria Catherine of Alexandria (also spelled Katherine); grc-gre, ἡ Ἁγία Αἰκατερίνη ἡ Μεγαλομάρτυς ; ar, سانت كاترين; la, Catharina Alexandrina). is, according to tradition, a Christian saint and virgin, wh ...

. Its variants are also widely used around the world. In addition, Cate is also a surname. Notable people with the name include:

In film and television

Cate Blanchett Catherine Elise Blanchett (; born 14 May 1969) is an Australian actor. Regarded as one of the finest performers of her generation, she is known for her versatile work across independent films, blockbusters, and the stage. She has received nu ...

(born 1969), two time

Academy Award The Academy Awards, better known as the Oscars, are awards for artistic and technical merit for the American and international film industry. The awards are regarded by many as the most prestigious, significant awards in the entertainment ind ...

winning Australian actress *

Cate Shortland Cate Shortland (born 10 August 1968) is an Australian screenwriter, film director, television director, and television writer. She received international acclaim for her 2004 romantic drama film ''Somersault'', her 2012 historical drama film '' ...

(born 1968), Australian writer and director of film and television *

Keith Cate Keith Alvin Cate has been a main anchor for WFLA-TV (Channel 8) in Tampa, Florida since 2000. Cate has won 12 Emmy Awards from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences along with four Edward R. Murrow awards and other journalism-rela ...

, main anchor for WFLA-TV in Tampa Bay, Florida since 2000 *

Field Cate Field Adrianus Cate (born July 22, 1997) is an American actor and musician. He is best known his main role portraying young Ned in the fantasy comedy-drama ''Pushing Daisies'' (2007–2009). He is currently lead singer and guitarist of America ...

, American child actor

In other fields

Alf Cate William Alfred Cate (22 November 1878 – 22 October 1939) was a cricketer who played four matches of first-class cricket for Wellington between 1908 and 1922, and represented New Zealand in 1922–23. Alf Cate worked as a wool classer in Wellin ...

(1878–1939), New Zealand cricketer *

Cate Campbell Cate Natalie Campbell, (born 20 May 1992) is a Malawian-born Australian competitive swimming (sport), swimmer, and a current multiple world record holder, who won two bronze medals at the 2008 Summer Olympics, a gold medal at the 2012 Summer O ...

(born 1992), Australian swimmer *

Cate Edwards Catharine Elizabeth Edwards (born March 4, 1982) is an American attorney. Edwards is the daughter of former United States Senator John Edwards and Elizabeth Edwards. Early life Born in Raleigh, North Carolina, where her parents were practic ...

(born 1982), the oldest daughter of John Edwards *

Cate Tiernan Cate Tiernan (born July 24, 1961) is the pen name of Gabrielle Charbonnet, an American author. Writing as Cate Tiernan, she is best known for her ''Sweep'' series, which follows the Wiccan adventures of a cast of high school students. The sto ...

(born 1961), American writer *

Cate School Cate School is a highly selective, coeducational university-preparatory school for boarding and day students in grades 9-12 located in Carpinteria, California, eleven miles from Santa Barbara. The school has a current enrollment of 270 students ...

, four-year, coeducational, college-preparatory boarding school outside Santa Barbara *

George W. Cate George Washington Cate (September 17, 1825 – March 7, 1905) was an American lawyer and politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives for Wisconsin's 8th congressional district in the Forty-fourth Congress. ...

(1825-1905), American politician * James L. Cate, Air Force intelligence official and part of the Air Force Historical Division during World War II *

Troy Cate Troy Patrick Cate (born October 21, 1980) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. He played in MLB for the St. Louis Cardinals. He went to school and played baseball at Ricks College. After finishing school there, he served as a Mormon missio ...

(born 1980), American baseball player *

Henk ten Cate Hendrik Willem ten Cate (born 9 December 1954) is a Dutch football manager and former professional player. In the 2005–06 season, he was assistant to Frank Rijkaard at Barcelona when the team won the UEFA Champions League and La Liga titles. ...

(born 1954), Dutch football manager, and a former professional player * Catê (1973-2011), Brazilian football manager, and a former professional player

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