Is Kit a nickname for something?

rach7883

Hi, my DH has Kit on his list, he found in a baby name book, as a stand alone name. But I cant help but feel it is short for something. I really like it though. So just wondering if anyone know if it is short for something else?

Thanks 

elfchique

Katherine? 

RRL2012

I knew a Kit whose name was Kathleen.

mandeline21

Boy or girl?

I knew a guy in high school by Kit, but his real name was Christian.

saham07

RRL2012:

I knew a Kit whose name was Kathleen.

Me Too

AC830

I know a Kit that is short for Christopher.

KearaD

We will be using it as a nickname for Catherine if this baby is a girl. Well, it's one of the names we're taking with us to the hospital. I think Kit is an adorable nickname, but I agree that it doesn't work so well as a stand alone name. 

jburdet1

Kit is a nn for Katherine/Catherine. I knew a Kittie short for Katherine. BTW love this name!

Todd&Laura

Katherine

Allycat11

In addition to the others mentioned, I know a Christiana that goes by Kit. 

HAFranklin

I have a family member named Katrina that goes by Kit.

SquirrelGirl522

I know a Keith that goes by Kit.

JulesDiane

 

Although, apparently the Kit I am thinking of is actually spelled Kitt...  I totally think I just dated myself. Yes, I am old.

 

Ladiebug710

JulesDiane:

 

Although, apparently the Kit I am thinking of is actually spelled Kitt...  I totally think I just dated myself. Yes, I am old.

 

This is exactly what came to my mind as well!

kelizabeth073

I've always heard it used as a nickname for Catherine/Kathleen... I think it's adorable, BTW! 

melody921

elfchique:

Katherine? 

This. I like it much better as a nn than a standalone

Zaphina

As other people have said, I know it as a nickname for Katherine/ Kathleen. I also happen to think Kit is a cute name as is, though!