Bates

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Bates means "boatman" or "one who belongs to Bate or Bartholomew".
Pronunciation
BEYTS
Bates is pronounced as "beyts" or "beytz" with a long 'a' sound in the first syllable.
Popularity
Bates is not a very popular name globally. It is more commonly used as a surname than a given name. According to recent statistics, Bates is ranked as the 3,393rd most popular name in the United States.

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Bates Name meanings & History

The name Bates has Old English origins. The name Bates means "boatman" or "one who belongs to Bate or Bartholomew". Transferred use of the surname Bates. Bates is a unisex name that can be used for both baby boys and baby girls. It is a good choice for parents looking for a name with a strong meaning that is not too common.

Zodiac Sign of Bates: Beauty Taurus,Brains Libra

Synonyms of Bates:

B: Beauty,Bashful,Brains,Bountiful

A: Assertive,Argumentative,Angry,Aggressive,Action,Ambitious

T: Testy,Doubting Thomas,Talkative,Tacky,Tireless,Truth,Touchy

E: Enliven,Entertain,Environment,Enlighten,Expressive,Exaggerate

S: Solidity,Sex,Status,Social Standing,Sensuality,Security,Success

Bates is:

  • a Boring name
  • a Strong name
  • a Urban name
  • a Wholesome name

2.) Bates (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) romantic

Other Forms: Bate


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