Kate

[katnz03.livejournal.com]

I really like the name Kate but not sure if people would find it too "nicknamey" for a first (full) name? 

I'm undecided on using longer names for which Kate could be a nickname if I would never use the longer name anyway - or maybe I just need to find a longer name that I like. 

What names could Kate be a nickname for?  I'm not really a fan of Catherine/Katherine/Kathryn etc because it's quite similar to my own name, nor do I really like Caitlin/Kaitlyn/Katelyn etc or Katie/Katy.

Also I quite like Rhiannon, Gemma and Aleida (Ah-LEE-da or Ah-LAY-da) as middle names for Kate.  Thoughts/suggestions?

Comments

[monalyssasmile.livejournal.com]

I love Kate as my favorite actress is Kate Walsh, but I would probably never use it because it is sooooo popular, it seems like every family has a Katie these days, I mean it is a cute name and all...

I only know of Kathleen and Katerina as formal names.

[katnz03.livejournal.com]

Yes, it is popular, hopefully if I still want to use it by the time I have kids it will be less popular (we're talking 5-10 years).
I could never use Katerina as my name is actually Katrina. Which is probably far too similar to Kate :S