Bates
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Bates is a boy’s name of English origin, meaning “An English surname derived from the Middle English personal name 'Bate', a short form of Bartholomew or possibly बाट (baat), meaning 'wanderer'.”, and peaked in popularity in 2014.
What Bates Means
“An English surname derived from the Middle English personal name 'Bate', a short form of Bartholomew or possibly बाट (baat), meaning 'wanderer'.”
The Story of Bates
Discover a surname that carries the spirit of independence, a name that has journeyed from English roots into modern life.
Bates is an English surname, evolving from the personal name 'Bate,' a familiar short form of Bartholomew or perhaps tracing to an older root meaning 'wanderer.' It speaks of roots planted firmly in English soil, yet carrying a hint of journeys taken.
The name 'Bates' suggests a grounded yet free spirit. This name is for your son, a child you imagine will be honest and reliable, possessing an inner strength that allows him to forge his own path with integrity.
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Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#17 in 2014
Total Births
151
First Recorded
1919
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