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Katey

Girl name · 31 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Katey: 31 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 5 births in 2006.

A charming diminutive of Katherine, Katey traces its roots to the Greek *Aikaterinē*, whose meaning remains debated—likely “pure” or “far off,” though some link it to the goddess Hecate. Best known is American actress Katey Sagal, celebrated for her role as Peggy Bundy on *Married… with Children* and later as the voice of Turanga Leela on *Futurama*. While no major places bear the name Katey directly, its parent name Katherine inspired the Russian city Yekaterinburg. A friendly variant of the more common Katie, Katey offers a slightly more distinctive spelling that still feels timeless and approachable—a softer twist on a beloved classic familiar to Scottish nurseries since the 1970s.