Baby Name Poll Results

What’s the point in giving a child a name, and then not using it..

I think Katie is more common, but if she’s always going to be Kate or Katie, why not just use one of them? Katie’s quite popular here x

Catherine is after a family member.

but Katie and Kate are still forms of Catherine, so you would still be honouring the family member....

Kate only-use as a first name
Kaytee is cute also-

This is a decision that we have made, we are not going to change our minds. I have a full name that is never used - I see no problem with it. Besides, it will give her a choice when she is older.

kATE

Kate and Katie are both pretty, but my vote goes to Kate.

I’m a Katherine (and also live in England), always known as Katie as a small child and Kate since my early teens. Katie is cuter when little I think and changing to Kate feels more grown up. Never liked Kath or Kathy, they seem too old. I’ve always liked Kitty as well. At one time I wished that was the nickname my mum gave me!!

I think ultimately you have to see and know your child a bit before deciding on a nickname.

I most definitely prefer Kate. I picture a Kate has very strong, independent, classy, and sophisticated. I picture a Katie as more girl next door, nothing special, run of the mill girl.