Mate
MAH-tay
Letters
4
Syllables
2
Origin
English
Total Births
75
Peak Year
#8 in 2016
First Recorded
1978
Style
Cute & Playful
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
A Hungarian diminutive of Matthew, meaning 'gift of God.' It is a friendly and approachable name with a simple, pleasant sound.
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Numerology
The Idealist
Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.
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