Katey

Greek

"pure"

Katey Origin and Meaning

The name Katey is a girl's name.

Katey is a feminine name functioning primarily as a diminutive or variant spelling of Katherine/Catherine. This friendly, approachable variation maintains the charm of the original while creating a more casual, modern feel. Katherine itself derives from the Greek name Aikaterine, possibly meaning 'pure.' Katey gained modest popularity in English-speaking countries during the late 20th century as parents sought less formal versions of traditional names. It offers the perfect balance between familiarity and uniqueness—recognizable without being overly common. The spelling with an 'e' before the 'y' distinguishes it slightly from the similar nickname 'Katie,' giving it a somewhat distinctive written appearance while maintaining the same warm, friendly pronunciation.

Famous People Named Katey

• Catherine Elizabeth Macready "Katey" Dickens Perugini English painter; daughter of novelist Charles Dickens
• Catherine Louise "Katey" Sagal American actress
• Katey Jane Martin New Zealand cricketer
• Katey Stone American college ice hockey coach

The name Katey in Pop Culture

• Katey Ann Greene character in the Dead Rising video game series
• Katey Miller character in movie "Dirty Dancing 2: Havana Nights"
• Katherine "Katey" Rose character in movie "The House on Sorority Row"