Kait

Greek

"pure"

Kait Origin and Meaning

The name Kait is a girl's name.

Kait is a feminine name that functions as a short form of Katherine, Kaitlyn, or similar names derived from the Greek 'Aikaterine.' This concise, modern variant represents the contemporary trend toward shorter, more direct names. Kait balances friendliness with professionalism, making it versatile across different life stages. The name began gaining traction in the 1980s and 1990s as parents sought alternatives to the more formal Katherine or the then-popular Kaitlyn. Though simple in structure, Kait carries the rich historical significance of its longer forms while offering a fresh, streamlined approach. The name's brevity makes it distinctive in an era when many feminine names are multi-syllabic, appealing to parents who prefer straightforward elegance.

Famous People Named Kait

• Kait Kerrigan American playwright
• Kait Parker American TV meteorologist
• Kait Borsay British TV presenter and voice actress

The name Kait in Pop Culture

• Kait Diaz character in video game Gears of War 4
• Kait Galweigh character in The Secret Texts series by Holly Lisle
• Kaitlyn Brady "Kait" Fairchild character in the Dark Visions series by L.J. Smith
• Kait character in British TV series "Dani's Castle"