This whole thread is amusing me!

I don't like my name "Maria" because I used to not be able to pronounce it, and I can now, but sometimes the people still have a hard time understanding. And if that doesn't happen, then some people call me "Marie". I hate that, *SO* much! It drives me insane.

And...hate to burst your bubble, but I've seen "Kate" spelled "Cate". I think "Kate" is way more common though, so I don't think you have too much to worry about.