Sentence:  Ruth did know, but <WSD>Kate</WSD> was not named after Hecate or Auntie Catherine or  Santa Caterina of Siena (suggested by a Catholic priest of Ruth&#39;s acquaintance).  She was simply <WSD>Kate</WSD> because Ruth liked the name. It was attractive without being  twee, strong without being hard. You could hear it prefaced by Doctor or followed  by MP. At the same time it was cute enough for a baby. 
Meaning of the word marked with <WSD> tags:  (dim=Katherine) "and related names, also used as a formal given name.