Kate is a feminine given name. It is a short form of multiple feminine names, most notably

Katherine Katherine, also spelled Catherine, and Catherina, other variations are feminine Given name, names. They are popular in Christian countries because of their derivation from the name of one of the first Christian saints, Catherine of Alexandria ...

but also

Caitlin Caitlin () is a female given name of Irish origin. Historically, the Irish name Caitlín was anglicized as Cathleen or Kathleen. In the 1970s, however, non-Irish speakers began pronouncing the name according to English spelling rules as , which ...

and others.

Translations and variations

* Arabic: كيت * Belarusian: Каця (Katsia), Кацярына (Katsiaryna) * Bengali: কেট (Kēṭa) * Bulgarian: Кейт (Keĭt), Катя (Katya) * Chinese Simplified: 凯特 (Kǎitè) * Chinese Traditional: 凱特 (Kǎitè) * Croatian: Ina, Kata, Katica, Tina * Czech: Katka, Kateřina, Kačka, Káťa, Kačenka, Káča, Kačí, Kačena * Danish: Katja, Trine, Caja, Ina, Kaja, Karen, Karin, Karina * Dutch: Kato, Cato, Ina, Katinka, Katja, Kaat, Rina, Tina, Trijntje, Karin, Tineke * English: Kat, Kathi, Kathie, Kathy, Kay, Kit, Kitty, Kae, Kaye, Katey, Katie, Katy, Kayla, Kaety, Katee, Kaylee, Kayleen, Kaylyn, Kaytie * Estonian: Kaisa, Kati, Keit, Riina, Triinu * Finnish: Kaija, Kaisa, Kata, Kati, Katri, Riina, Kaarina, Karin * Georgian: Eka * German: Cathrin, Catrin, Ina, Käthe, Kathrin, Katinka, Katja, Karen, Karin, Karina * Greek: Καίτη (Kaíti̱) * Gujarati: કેટ (Kēṭa) * Hawaiian: Kalena * Hebrew: קייט * Hindi: केट (Kēṭa) * Hungarian: Katalin, Kata, Kati, Katalinka, Kató, Kitti * Irish: Cáit, Ríona * Italian: Catia, Katia, Rina * Japanese: ケイト (Keito) * Kannada: ಕೇಟ್ (Kēṭ) * Korean: 케이트 (Keiteu) * Lithuanian: Katrė * Macedonian: Кејт (Kejt) * Marathi: केट (Kēṭa) * Mongolian: Кейт (Kyeit) * Nepali: केट (Kēṭa) * Norwegian: Kari, Katja, Ina, Kaia, Kaja, Karen, Karin, Karina, Karine * Persian: کیت * Polish: Kasia, Karina * Portuguese: Cátia, Kátia * Punjabi: ਕੇਟ (Kēṭa) * Russian: Кейт (Keyt), Катенька (Katenka), Катерина (Katerina), Екатерина (Yekaterina), Катя (Katia), Катя (Katya) * Scottish Gaelic: Ceit * Serbian: Кata, Katarina * Slovak: Katka, Katarína * Slovene: Katica, Katja * Swedish: Cajsa, Kai, Kajsa, Katja, Carin, Carina, Ina, Kaj, Kaja, Karin, Karina * Tamil: கேட் (Kēṭ) * Telugu: కేట్ (Kēṭ) * Thai: เคท (Kheth) * Ukrainian: Катерина (Kateryna) * Urdu: کیٹ * Welsh: Cadi * Yiddish: קייט (Qyyt)

People

In literature

Kate Chopin Kate Chopin (, also ; born Katherine O'Flaherty; February 8, 1850 – August 22, 1904) was an American author of short stories and novels based in Louisiana. She is considered by scholars to have been a forerunner of American 20th-century femini ...

(1850–1904), American author *

Kate DiCamillo Katrina Elizabeth DiCamillo (born March 25, 1964) is an American children's fiction author. She has published over 25 novels, including ''Because of Winn-Dixie'', '' The Tiger Rising'', ''The Tale of Despereaux'', ''The Miraculous Journey ...

(born 1964), American children's author *

Kate Field Mary Katherine Keemle "Kate" Field ( pen name, Straws, Jr.; October 1, 1838 – May 19, 1896) was an American journalist, correspondent, editor, lecturer, and actress, of eccentric talent. She never married. She seemed ready to give an opinio ...

(1838–1896), American journalist and actress *

Kate Greenaway Catherine Greenaway (17 March 18466 November 1901) was an English Victorian artist and writer, known for her children's book illustrations. She received her education in graphic design and art between 1858 and 1871 from the Finsbury School of ...

(1846–1901), English author * Kate E. Griswold (c. 1869–1???), American editor, publisher, proprietor * Kate Simpson Hayes (1856-1945), Canadian writer, teacher, milliner, legislative librarian *

Kate Millett Katherine Murray Millett (September 14, 1934 – September 6, 2017) was an American feminist writer, educator, artist, and activist. She attended Oxford University and was the first American woman to be awarded a degree with first-class honor ...

(1934–2017), American feminist writer and activist *

Kate Mosse Katharine Mosse (born 20 October 1961) is a British novelist, non-fiction and short story writer and Television presenter, broadcaster. She is best known for her 2005 novel ''Labyrinth (novel), Labyrinth'', which has been translated into more ...

(born 1961), English author and broadcaster *

Kate O'Brien (novelist) Kate O'Brien (3 December 1897 – 13 August 1974) was an Irish novelist and playwright. Biography Kathleen Mary Louise "Kate" O'Brien was born in Limerick City in 1897 to a middle-class family. Following the death of her mother when she w ...

(1897–1974), Irish novelist *

Kate Sanborn Kate Sanborn (July 11, 1839 - July 9, 1917) was an American author, teacher and lecturer. Also a reviewer, compiler, essayist, and farmer, Sanborn was famous for her cooking and housekeeping. Early years and education Katherine Abbott Sanborn was ...

(1839–1917), American author, teacher, lecturer * Kate Seelye, American journalist specializing in coverage of the Middle East *

Kate Brownlee Sherwood Kate Brownlee Sherwood (, Brownlee; September 24, 1841 – February 15, 1914) was an American poet, journalist, translator and story writer of the long nineteenth century, as well as a philanthropist, and patron of the arts and literature. Sherw ...

(1841-1914), American poet, journalist, translator * Kate Stone (1841–1907), diarist *

Kate L. Turabian Kate Larimore Turabian (born Laura Kate Larimore, February 26, 1893 – October 25, 1987) was an American educator who is best known for her book ''A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations''. In 2018 the Universit ...

(1893–1987), American non-fiction writer and educator *

Kate Vitasek Kate Vitasek (born September 19, 1968) is an American author and educator. She is a faculty member for Graduate and Executive Education at the University of Tennessee Haslam College of Business Her research focuses on the Vested outsourcing busin ...

(born 1968), American author and educator *

Kate Douglas Wiggin Kate Douglas Wiggin (September 28, 1856August 24, 1923) was an American educator, author and composer. She wrote children's stories, most notably the classic children's novel ''Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm,'' and composed collections of children's ...

(1856-1923), American educator, author of children's stories

In music

Kate Alexa Kate Alexa GudinskiCameron Adams "Kate Alexa speaks to us"< ...

(born 1988), Australian singer *

Kate Bush Catherine Bush (born 30 July 1958) is an English singer, songwriter, record producer and dancer. In 1978, at the age of 19, she topped the UK Singles Chart for four weeks with her debut single "Wuthering Heights (song), Wuthering Heights", ...

(born 1958), English singer-songwriter *

Kate Ceberano Catherine Yvette Ceberano ( or , born 17 November 1966) is an Australian singer and actress who performs in the soul, jazz, and pop genres, as well as in film and musicals such as '' Jesus Christ Superstar''. Her song " Pash" received a gold ...

(born 1966), Australian jazz singer * Kate Guldbrandsen (born 1965), Norwegian singer *

Kate Havnevik Kate Havnevik (born 27 October 1975) is a Norwegian film composer, songwriter and singer. Her debut album, the critically acclaimed electronica-infused ''Melankton'', was released in March 2006 on iTunes and April 2006 (on physical CD) in Norw ...

(born 1975), Norwegian singer-songwriter *

Kate Maberly Kate Elizabeth Cameron Maberly (; born 14 March 1982) is an English actress, director, writer, producer, and musician. She has appeared in film, television, radio and theatre. Early life Maberly was born in Reigate, Surrey, England. She is t ...

(born 1982), English singer-songwriter and actress *

Kate Miller-Heidke Kate Melina Miller-Heidke (; born 16 November 1981) is an Australian singer and songwriter. Although classically trained, she has generally followed a career in alternative pop music. She signed to Sony Australia, Epic in the US and RCA in the ...

(born 1981), Australian singer-songwriter and actress *

Kate Nash Kate Marie Nash (born 6 July 1987) is an English singer-songwriter and actress. Nash launched her music career in 2005. Her 2007 single " Foundations" became a hit and brought her to public attention in the UK. Her debut album, '' Made of Bricks ...

(born 1987), English singer-songwriter *

Kate Pierson Catherine Elizabeth Pierson (born April 27, 1948) is an American singer, lyricist, and founding member of the B-52's. She plays guitar, bass and various keyboard instruments. In the B-52s, she has performed alongside Cindy Wilson, Fred Schneid ...

(born 1958), American singer and musician *

Kate Ryan Kate Ryan (born Katrien Verbeeck, 22 July 1980) is a Belgian singer and songwriter, and the winner of a World Music Award. She began her singing career in 2001 and later found fame with a string of dance hits. These included covers, mostly of M ...

(born 1980), Belgian singer-songwriter *

Kate Rusby Kate Anna Rusby (born 4 December 1973) is an English English folk music, folk singer-songwriter from Penistone, West Riding of Yorkshire, England. Sometimes called the "Barnsley Nightingale", she has headlined various British folk festivals, an ...

(born 1973), English folk singer-songwriter *

Kate Smith Kathryn Elizabeth Smith (May 1, 1907 – June 17, 1986) was an American contralto. Referred to as The First Lady of Radio, Smith is well known for her renditions of Irving Berlin's "God Bless America" & "When The Moon Comes Over The Mountain". ...

(1907–1986), American singer *

Kate Taylor Kate Taylor (born August 15, 1949) is an American singer-songwriter, originally from Boston, Massachusetts. She is the younger (and only) sister of renowned singer-songwriter James Taylor, a six-time Grammy winner. Biography Taylor was born ...

(born 1949), American singer and songwriter * Kate Tunstall (known as KT Tunstall), Scottish singer-songwriter *

Kate Voegele Kate Elizabeth Voegele (; born December 8, 1986) is an American singer-songwriter and actress. She made her musical debut in 2003, with the release of her ''The Other Side'' extended play. She performed numerous local live shows to promote the a ...

(born 1986), American singer-songwriter and actress *

Kate Wolf Kate Wolf (born Kathryn Louise Allen; January 27, 1942 – December 10, 1986) was an American folk singer and songwriter."Kate Wolf", pp. 533–534, in '' All Music Guide'', 2nd edition (1994), edited by Michael Erlewine. San Francisco: Miller ...

(1942–1986), American folk singer-songwriter

Athletes

Kate Allenby Katherine Fiona “Kate” Allenby MBE (born 16 March 1974) is a British modern pentathlete who competed in two Summer Olympics, taking the bronze medal at the 2000 Games and placing in 8th place in 2004. She has won medals at four World Champ ...

(born 1974), British Modern Pentathlete * Kate Gaze (born 1990), Australian basketball player * Kate Horne (born 1954), Canadian curler * Kate Howarth (soccer) (born 1991), American soccer player *

Kate Howey Kate Louise Howey (born 31 May 1973 in Andover, Hampshire, England) is a former elite British judoka. She remains the only British woman to have won two Olympic judo medals (silver at the 2000 Olympics in Sydney, and bronze at the 1992 Olympi ...

(born 1973), English judoka *

Kate Jobson Kate Margareth Jobson (later ''Davies''; born 8 July 1937) is a retired Swedish freestyle swimmer who won the 1958 European title in the 100 m event. The same year she received a Swedish sportswoman of the year award ( Årets idrottskvinna).

(born 1937), Swedish swimmer *

Kate Markgraf Kathryn Michele Markgraf (; born August 23, 1976) is the General Manager of the United States women's national soccer team and a retired American professional soccer defender. She previously played for the Chicago Red Stars in the WPS, the B ...

(born 1976), American soccer player *

Kate Reed Kate Amelia Reed (born 28 September 1982 in Bristol) is a British long-distance runner. She finished second at the 2006 World University Cross Country Championships and second in the team event at the 2007 European Cross Country Championships. I ...

(born 1982), British long-distance runner *

Kate Starre Kate Starre (born 18 September 1971 in Armadale, Western Australia) is a former field hockey midfielder from Australia, who competed for her native country in three consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1992 (Barcelona, Spain). She was a mem ...

(born 1971), Australian field hockey player

In film and television

Kate Adie Kathryn Adie (born 19 September 1945) is an English journalist. She was Chief News Correspondent for BBC News between 1989 and 2003, during which time she reported from war zones around the world. She retired from the BBC in early 2003 and w ...

(born 1945), English television news correspondent *

Kate Beckinsale Kathrin Romany Beckinsale (born 26 July 1973) is an English actress and model. After some minor television roles, her film debut was ''Much Ado About Nothing'' (1993) while a student at the University of Oxford. She appeared in British costume ...

(born 1973), English actress *

Kate Beirness Kate Beirness ( ; born March 8, 1984) is a Canadian television sportscaster, currently working as a host for ''SportsCentre'' on The Sports Network, TSN. Career During her first year hosting SportsCentre, Beirness often worked with Bryan Mudryk ...

(born 1984), Canadian television sportscaster *

Kate Berlant Kate Elizabeth Méndez Berlant (born 1987) is an American comedian, actress, and writer. Her stand-up comedy and improvisational work are often surrealist and absurdist. Early life Kate Elizabeth Méndez Berlant was born in Los Angeles in 1987 ...

(born 1987), American comedian and actress *

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), Australian actress *

Kate Bosworth Catherine Anne Bosworth (born January 2, 1983) is an American actress. Following minor roles in the films '' The Horse Whisperer'' (1998) and ''Remember the Titans'' (2000), she rose to prominence with her role as a young surfer in the box-offi ...

(born 1983), American actress *

Kate Bristol Kate Bristol (born May 1, 1990)Birthday tweets: * * is an American stage and voice actress. Biography Bristol began voice acting at the age of 11. Her debut show was ''Fruits Basket'' and she played the role of Kisa Sohma. Since then, Bri ...

(born 1990), American voice actress *

Kate Burton (actress) Katherine Burton is a British/Swiss actress, the daughter of Welsh actors Richard Burton and Sybil Christopher. On television, Burton received critical acclaim as Ellis Grey in the Shonda Rhimes drama series ''Grey's Anatomy'', and as Vice Presi ...

(born 1957), British-American actress *

Kate Capshaw Kathleen Sue Spielberg (''née'' Nail; born November 3, 1953), known professionally as Kate Capshaw, is an American retired actress. She is best known for her portrayal of Willie Scott, an American nightclub singer and performer in ''Indiana Jon ...

(born 1953), American actress *

Kate Copstick Kate Copstick (born 25 February 1956 in Glasgow) is a Scottish actress, television presenter, writer, critic, director and producer. She studied for a law degree at the University of Glasgow. Career As a comedy actor, Copstick appeared on c ...

(born 1956), Scottish actress and director *

Kate del Castillo Kate del Castillo Negrete Trillo () is a Mexican-American actress. At the age of 19, del Castillo became known for her lead role in the telenovela ''Muchachitas'' for Televisa in 1991. Afterwards, she continued her career in film and television ...

(born 1972), Mexican actress *

Kate Garraway Kathryn Mary Draper Garraway (born 4 May 1967) is an English broadcaster and journalist. In the 1990s, Garraway was a journalist for ITV News Central and later a co-presenter of ITV News Meridian. From 2000 to 2010, she co-presented GMTV. Cu ...

(born 1967), English television and radio presenter *

Kate Gerbeau Kate Gerbeau (née Sanderson; born 9 August 1968 in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham) is an English television presenter and news reader, currently on ''British Forces News''. Education Gerbeau went to school in Formby and graduated from Bristo ...

(born 1968), English television presenter and newsreader * Kate Gosselin (born 1975), American television personality *

Kate Hackett Kate Hackett is an actress, writer, and producer best known for creating & starring as Alice Rackham in the Amazon web series ''Classic Alice''. She is also known for Hulu's '' Best Laid Plans'' and Netflix's ''Real Rob''. Career Hackett acte ...

, American actress *

Kate Harrington Kate Harrington (December 8, 1902 – November 23, 1978) was an American television and movie actress. Born and raised in Boise, Idaho, Harrington studied dramatics at the Bush Conservatory in Chicago. Three years later she was given her firs ...

(1902–1978), American actress *

Kate Henshaw Kate Henshaw, also known as Kate Henshaw-Nuttall (born 19 July 1971), is a Nigerian actress. In 2008 she won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for her performance in the movie ''Stronger than Pain''. Early lif ...

(born 1961), Nigerian actress * Kate Hewlett (born 1976), Canadian actress *

Kate Hudson Kate Garry Hudson (born April 19, 1979) is an American actress and businesswoman. She has received numerous awards and nominations, including a Golden Globe Award, a Critics' Choice Movie Award and a Satellite Award, as well as nominations f ...

(born 1979), American actress *

Kate Humble Katherine Mary Humble (born 12 December 1968) is an English television presenter and narrator, mainly working for the BBC, specialising in wildlife and science programmes. Humble served as President of the Royal Society for the Protection of Bir ...

(born 1968), British television presenter *

Kate Isitt Kate Isitt is an English actress who is perhaps best known for her role as beauty therapist Sally Harper in the BBC television situation comedy ''Coupling''. From 1995–1998, she played Alison, a secretary in a solicitors' office, in '' Is It ...

(born 1965), English actress *

Kate Jackson Lucy Kate Jackson (born October 29, 1948) is an American actress and television producer, known for her television roles as Sabrina Duncan in the series '' Charlie's Angels'' (1976–1979) and Amanda King in the series ''Scarecrow and Mrs. Kin ...

(born 1948), American actress *

Kate Lawler Kate Lawler (born 7 May 1980) is an English television personality, presenter, model and DJ. She became the first female winner of ''Big Brother UK'' after winning the third series of the reality series in 2002. Since ''Big Brother'', she has ...

(born 1980), English television presenter and Big Brother winner *

Kate Lonergan Helen Catherine "Kate" Lonergan (born 4 January 1962 in Barton-upon-Irwell, Lancashire) is an English former actress, best known for playing the role of Maid Marian in the 1989–94 BBC1 children's television series ''Maid Marian and her Mer ...

(born 1962), English actress *

(born 1982), English actress *

Kate Mara Kate Rooney Mara ( ; born February 27, 1983) is an American actress. She is known for work in television, playing reporter Zoe Barnes in the Netflix political drama ''House of Cards'' (2013–2014; 2016), computer analyst Shari Rothenberg in t ...

(born 1983), American actress *

Kate McKinnon Kate McKinnon Berthold (born January 6, 1984) is an American actress, comedian, and writer. She is known for her character work and celebrity impressions on the sketch comedy series ''Saturday Night Live'' (2012–2022), of which she was a cas ...

(born 1984), American actress and comedian *

Kate Micucci Kate Micucci ( ; born March 31, 1980) is an American actress, comedian and musician who is half of the musical comedy duo Garfunkel and Oates. Some of her roles include Stephanie Gooch in '' Scrubs'', Ally in '' 'Til Death'', Shelley in ''Raisin ...

(born 1980), American actress, comedian and musician *

Kate Mulgrew Katherine Kiernan Maria Mulgrew (born April 29, 1955) is an American actress and author. She is best known for her roles as Captain Kathryn Janeway on '' Star Trek: Voyager'' and Red on ''Orange Is the New Black''. She first came to attention ...

(born 1955), American actress *

Kate O'Mara Kate O'Mara (born Francesca Meredith Carroll;Michael CoveneObituary: Kate O'Mara ''The Guardian'', 30 March 2014 10 August 1939 – 30 March 2014) was an English film, stage and television actress, and writer. O'Mara made her stage debut in a ...

(1939–2014), English actress *

Kate Ritchie Katherine Leigh Ritchie is an Australian actress, radio presenter and children's author, she remains best known for her long-running role as original character Sally Fletcher on the television soap opera '' Home and Away'', for which she won tw ...

(born 1978), Australian actress and radio personality * Kate Smith, Australian theatrical star, 2006/2007 ''

Wheel Of Fortune The Wheel of Fortune or ''Rota Fortunae'' has been a concept and metaphor since ancient times referring to the capricious nature of Fate. Wheel of Fortune may also refer to: Arts, entertainment, and media Art * ''The Wheel of Fortune'' (Burne-Jo ...

'' co-hostess *

Kate Smith (presenter) Kate Smith (b. Belleek, County Fermanagh

, Northern Irish journalist and television presenter *

Kate Thornton Kate Thornton (born 7 February 1973) is an English journalist and broadcaster, best known as the first presenter of ''The X Factor'' (2004–2006) and for presenting daytime shows including '' Loose Women'' (2009–2011) and '' This Morning'' (2 ...

(born 1973), English journalist and television presenter *

Kate Tsui use both this parameter and , birth_date to display the person's date of birth, date of death, and age at death) --> , death_place = , nationality = , other_names = , citizenship = , education = , al ...

(born 1979), Hong Kong actress *

Kate Vernon Katherine Elizabeth Vernon (born April 21, 1961) is a Canadian-born American actress. She is known for her roles as Lorraine Prescott on the CBS primetime soap opera ''Falcon Crest'' (from 1984–1985), the stuck-up and popular Benny Hanson in t ...

(born 1961), Canadian actress *

Kate Walsh (actress) Kathleen Erin Walsh (born October 13, 1967) is an American actress. She is best known for her role as Dr. Addison Montgomery on the ABC television dramas ''Grey's Anatomy'' and ''Private Practice''. She is also known for her roles as Rebecca Wrig ...

(born 1967), American actress *

Kate Walsh (presenter) Kate Walsh (born 17 June 1981) is an English businesswoman and former reality television contestant Kate Winslet Kate Elizabeth Winslet (; born 5 October 1975) is an English actress. Known for her work in independent films, particularly period dramas, and for her portrayals of headstrong and complicated women, she has received numerous accolades, incl ...

(born 1975), English actress *

Kate Moss Katherine Ann Moss (born 16 January 1974) is a British model. Arriving at the end of the "supermodel era", Moss rose to fame in the early 1990s as part of the heroin chic fashion trend. Her collaborations with Calvin Klein brought her to fas ...

, UK actress and model *

Kate Upton Katherine Elizabeth Upton (born June 10, 1992) is an American model. She first appeared in the ''Sports Illustrated'' Swimsuit Issue in 2011, and was the cover model for the 2012, 2013 and 2017 issues. In addition, she was the subject of the 10 ...

, UK actress and model * Catherine Kamau, Kenyan award-winning actress popularly known as “Kate Actress”

Other

Kate Warner Catherine Ann Warner (born 14 July 1948) is an Australian lawyer and legal academic who was the 28th Governor of Tasmania from 2014 to 2021. Early life and education Warner was born Catherine Ann Friend in Hobart, Tasmania, and attended St M ...

, Australian politician *

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge Catherine, Princess of Wales, (born Catherine Elizabeth Middleton; 9 January 1982) is a member of the British royal family. She is married to William, Prince of Wales, heir apparent to the British throne, making Catherine the likely next ...

(born 1982), wife of Prince William, Duke of Cambridge; formerly Kate Middleton *

Kate Bisschop-Swift Catharina Seaton Foreman Bisschop-Swift, known as Kate (1834-1928) was an English-born Dutch painter, known primarily for her domestic scenes and still-lifes. Biography She was largely self-taught. In the late 1860s, she took some lessons from th ...

(1834–1928), Dutch painter *

Kate Cayley Kate Cayley is a Canadian writer and theatre director. She was the artistic director of Stranger Theatre Kate Booth Catherine Booth-Clibborn (Katie Booth, 18 September 18589 May 1955) was an English Salvationist and evangelist who extended the Salvation Army into France and Switzerland against local opposition. She was the oldest daughter of William Booth, W ...

(1858–1955), English Salvationist and evangelist, eldest daughter of William and Catherine Booth *

Big Nose Kate Mary Katherine Horony Cummings (November 7, 1850 – November 2, 1940), popularly known as Big Nose Kate, was a Hungarian-born American outlaw, gambler, prostitute and longtime companion and common-law wife of Old West gambler and gunfighter ...

(1850–1940), Hungarian-born prostitute and longtime companion and common-law wife of Old West gunfighter Doc Holliday, born Mary Katherine Horony * Kate M. Gordon (1861–1932), American suffragette *

Kate Grigorieva Yekaterina Sergeyevna Grigoryeva (russian: Екатерина Сергеевна Григорьева; born 15 September 1988), known professionally as Kate Grigorieva, is a Russian model. She was a Victoria's Secret Angel from 2015 to 2016. E ...

(born 1989), Russian supermodel * Kate Hennig (born 1961 or 1962), Canadian actress and playwright * Kate Horn (1826–1896), Canadian stage actress and director *

Kate Lushington Kate Lushington is a Canadian theatre artist and teacher. From 1988 to 1993, Lushington was the artistic director of Nightwood Theatre. Lushington has worked with The Clichettes and is the writer of ''The Apocalypse Plays: A Legacy Project''. E ...

, Canadian theatre artist and teacher *

(born 1974), English supermodel * Kate Nicholl (born 1988), Lord Mayor of Belfast *

Kate Osamor Ofunne Kate Osamor (; born 15 August 1968) is a British politician who has served as Member of Parliament (MP) for Edmonton since 2015. A member of the Labour and Co-operative parties, she was Shadow Secretary of State for International Developm ...

(born 1968), British Labour Party politician *

Kate Sheppard Katherine Wilson Sheppard ( Catherine Wilson Malcolm; 10 March 1848 – 13 July 1934) was the most prominent member of the women's suffrage movement in New Zealand and the country's most famous suffragist. Born in Liverpool, England, she emig ...

(1848–1934), New Zealand suffragette *

Kate Spade Katherine Noel Valentine Brosnahan Spade (born Katherine Noel Brosnahan; December 24, 1962 – June 5, 2018) was an American fashion designer and entrepreneur as well as a fashion Icon. She was the founder and co-owner of the designer brand ...

(1962–2018), American designer and businesswoman *

Kate Tyrrell Kate Tyrrell (1863–1921) was an Irish sailor and business woman. Inheriting a shipping company from her father, she captained the schooner ''Denbighshire Lass'' for over twenty years, and successfully fought rules forbidding women from h ...

(1863–1921), Irish sea captain and owner of a shipping company

Fictional characters

Hawkeye (Kate Bishop) Hawkeye (Katherine Elizabeth "Kate" Bishop) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Allan Heinberg and artist Jim Cheung, Bishop first appeared in ''Young Avengers'' #1 (April 2005) ...

, member of Marvel Comics'

Young Avengers The Young Avengers are the names of two fictional superhero teams appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The first team, created by Allan Heinberg and Jim Cheung, features numerous adolescent characters who typically have ...

* Kate, a character from the 1989 animated musical fantasy adventure comedy-drama movie ''

All Dogs Go to Heaven ''All Dogs Go to Heaven'' is a 1989 animated musical fantasy adventure comedy-drama film directed by Don Bluth and co-directed by Gary Goldman (his directorial debut) and Dan Kuenster. It tells the story of Charlie B. Barkin (voiced by Burt Re ...

'' * Kate, a character in 1993 action/martial arts movie ''

Showdown A showdown is a duel. The term may also refer to: Places * Showdown Ski Area, in Montana, United States Books * ''Showdown'' (Amado novel), a 1984 novel by Jorge Amado * ''Showdown'' (Dekker novel), a 2006 novel by Ted Dekker * ''Showdown'' (F ...

'' * Kate, the older sister of the titular character of the Australian children's series, '' Ferry Boat Fred'' *

Kate Austen Katherine Anne Austen is a fictional character on the ABC television series ''Lost'', played by Canadian actress Evangeline Lilly. Character biography Prior to the crash Born in 1977 and raised in Iowa, Kate is the daughter of diner worker Diane ...

, on the TV series ''Lost'' played by

Evangeline Lilly Nicole Evangeline Lilly (born 3 August 1979) is a Canadian actress and author. She is the recipient of various accolades including a Screen Actors Guild Award and an MTV Movie Award. She has also received nominations for a Golden Globe Award, ...

Kate Beckett Katherine Houghton Beckett is a fictional character of the ABC crime series ''Castle''. She is portrayed by Stana Katic. History Katherine Houghton Beckett was born to Jim and Johanna Beckett and was raised in Manhattan. Her grandfather was a ...

, the main female character on the TV show ''Castle'' * Kate Beringer, a character in the 1984 and 1990 American comedy horror film ''

Gremlins ''Gremlins'' is a 1984 American black comedy horror film directed by Joe Dante, written by Chris Columbus, and starring Zach Galligan, Phoebe Cates, Hoyt Axton, Polly Holliday, and Frances Lee McCain, with Howie Mandel providing the voice of ...

'' and '' Gremlins 2: The New Batch'' * Kate Connolly from Maggie Stiefvater's “The Scorpio Races” * Kate Connor in the British soap opera ''

Coronation Street ''Coronation Street'' is an English soap opera created by Granada Television and shown on ITV since 9 December 1960. The programme centres around a cobbled, terraced street in Weatherfield, a fictional town based on inner-city Salford. Origi ...

'' * Kate Denson from "Dead by Daylight" (Videogame) Episode: "Curtain Call" * Kate Denali from "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyers * Kate Ditchburn, in the TV comedy ''Blackadder II'' * Kate Fiztgerald, main character of novel and film '' My Sister's Keeper'', where she has had acute lypmphoblastic leukemia * Katie Holt from “Voltron - Legendary Defender” *

Kate Kane Batwoman (Katherine Rebecca Kane) is a superheroine appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Kane is a wealthy heiress who becomes inspired by the superhero Batman and chooses, like him, to put her wealth and resources toward ...

, the second

Batwoman Batwoman is a name used by several characters of DC Comics, both in mainstream continuity and Elseworlds. The best known Batwomen are Batwoman (Kathy Kane), Kathy Kane and Kate Kane. History * The first Batwoman (Kathy Kane), Batwoman, Kathy Ka ...

Kate Lockley Kate Lockley is portrayed by Elisabeth Röhm, a fictional character created by Joss Whedon for the television series called Angel. Lockley first appears in the episode " Lonely Hearts" as a young, skeptical detective for the Los Angeles Police D ...

, on the TV show ''Angel'' * Kate McReary, in the video game ''

Grand Theft Auto IV ''Grand Theft Auto IV'' is a 2008 action-adventure game developed by Rockstar North and published by Rockstar Games. It is the sixth main entry in the ''Grand Theft Auto'' series, following 2004's '' Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas'', and the ...

'' * Kate McCallister, the main character's mother in the movies

Home Alone ''Home Alone'' is a 1990 American Christmas comedy film directed by Chris Columbus and written and produced by John Hughes. The first film in the ''Home Alone'' franchise, the film stars Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern, John Hear ...

, Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, and Home Alone 4: Taking Back the House * Kate Mitchell in the British soap opera ''

EastEnders ''EastEnders'' is a Television in the United Kingdom, British soap opera created by Julia Smith (producer), Julia Smith and Tony Holland which has been broadcast on BBC One since February 1985. Set in the fictional borough of Walford in the Ea ...

'' *

Kate Morgan Kate Morgan ( – November 28, 1892) was an American woman who died under mysterious circumstances, and is thought by locals to now haunt the Hotel del Coronado in Coronado, California. She was buried at nearby Mount Hope Cemetery in Division 5 ...

, in the TV series ''24'' and the movie ''24: Live Another Day'' *

Kate Patrick Kate Patrick is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Natasha Symms. She debuted on-screen during the episodes airing in 1997. She departed in 2000 and returned for guest appearances in 2002 and 2003 ...

, a character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''

Hollyoaks ''Hollyoaks'' is a British soap opera which began airing on Channel 4 on 23 October 1995. It was created by Phil Redmond, who had previously conceived the soap opera ''Brookside (TV series), Brookside''. Since 2005, episodes have been aired on ...

'', played by Natasha Symms *

Kate Ramsay Kate Ramsay is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera ''Neighbours'', played by Ashleigh Brewer. The actress successfully auditioned for the role and relocated to Melbourne for filming. She made her first screen appearance during t ...

in the Australian soap opera ''

Neighbours ''Neighbours'' is an Australian television soap opera, which has aired since 18 March 1985. It was created by television executive Reg Watson. The Seven Network commissioned the show following the success of Watson's earlier soap '' Sons an ...

'' * Kate Read, the youngest sister of the titular character of ''

Arthur Arthur is a common male given name of Brittonic languages, Brythonic origin. Its popularity derives from it being the name of the legendary hero King Arthur. The etymology is disputed. It may derive from the Celtic ''Artos'' meaning “Bear”. An ...

'' * Kate Roberts DiMera, on the American soap opera ''

Days of Our Lives ''Days of Our Lives'' (also stylized as ''Days of our Lives''; simply referred to as ''Days'' or ''DOOL'') is an American television soap opera that streams on the streaming service Peacock. The soap, which aired on the American television net ...

'' *

Manhunter (Kate Spencer) Manhunter (Kate Spencer) is a fictional character, fictional superheroine appearing in DC Comics. She is the eighth DC Comics character to be given the name Manhunter (comics), Manhunter, but was the first woman. The character first appears in ''M ...

, a DC Comics heroine * Katherine "Kate" Summers-Stratton, a character in the American sitcom television series ''

Silver Spoons ''Silver Spoons'' is an American sitcom television series that aired on NBC from September 25, 1982, to May 11, 1986, and in first-run syndication from September 27, 1986, to May 30, 1987. The series was produced by Embassy Television for the fi ...

'' * Kate Takenomiya from Akira Hiramoto's ''

Prison School is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Akira Hiramoto. It was serialized in Kodansha's '' Weekly Young Magazine'' from February 2011 to December 2017. Yen Press licensed the manga for English release in North America. The sto ...

'' * Kate Thompson, a character in the 1980 comedy movie ''

The Gods Must Be Crazy ''The Gods Must Be Crazy'' is a 1980 comedy film written, produced, edited and directed by Jamie Uys. An international co-production of South Africa and Botswana, it is the first film in ''The Gods Must Be Crazy'' series. Set in Southern Africa ...

'' * Kate Tomten, the eldest of the Tomten kids in the children's show '' Noddy''

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