Kathe is a name of German origin, derived from the Greek word "katharos," which means pure and clear. It was traditionally used as a shortened form of Katherine or Catherina, both of which share the same etymology. In German-speaking countries, Kathe was a popular given name in the late 19th and early to mid-20th centuries. Today, it is still used but has become less common. The name Kathe is pronounced as "KAH-the," with the stress on the first syllable. It carries a vintage charm and evokes a sense of simplicity and purity.
"Kathe was quite popular as a baby girl name from the 1940s to the late 1950s, with peak years being 1946 and 1956, but its usage significantly declined afterwards."