Kathe
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About Kathe
Kathe is a feminine name that serves as a shortened form of Katherine or a German variation of Kate. The name ultimately derives from the Greek 'Aikaterine,' though its exact meaning remains debated—possibly relating to the Greek 'katharos' meaning 'pure.' In German-speaking countries, Käthe (often written Kaethe when the umlaut isn't used) has been a traditional nickname for Katherine for centuries. The name has a crisp, clean sound with its simple two-syllable structure. While uncommon in English-speaking countries compared to Kate or Katie, Kathe offers a slightly more distinctive alternative with European flair. The name has literary connections through German artist Käthe Kollwitz, giving it cultural depth and artistic associations.
Pronounced KAH-tuh.
As of October 2026, Kathe ranked #17816 in US births in 2005 SSA, peaked at #1163 in 1944.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
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Famous Kathes
- Käthe Kollwitz
German painter
- Käthe Braun
German actress
- Käthe Gold
Austrian actress
- Käthe Grasegger Deuschl
German alpine skier
- Kathe Green
American actress
- Käthe Haack
German actress
- Käthe Hoffmann
German botanist who discovered and cataloged many plant species in New Guinea and Southeast Asia
- Käthe Köhler
German Olympic diver
- Kathe Koja
American writer
- Käthe KrauÃ
German Olympic runner
- Käthe Sohnemann
German Olympic gymnast
- Käthe von Nagy
Hungarian actress
- Käthe Kruse
German dollmaker