Nate
[neɪt]Meaning
A common short form of Nathaniel, meaning 'gift of God'.
Background Story
The name Nate is often used as a diminutive for Nathan or Nathaniel, which are biblical names. Nathan appears in the Old Testament as a prophet during King David's reign.
Theme
Temperament
Variations
Nathan, Nathaniel
Related Names
Dann
A shortened form of the name Daniel, meaning 'God is my judge'.
Dave
Short form of David
Gabe
A diminutive form of Gabriel, meaning 'God is my strength'.
Kain
Form of Cain used in the Greek Bible
Natan
Hebrew and Polish form of Nathan.
Nathan
From the Hebrew name נָתָן (Naṯan), meaning "he gave"
Noah
From the Hebrew name נֹחַ (Noaḥ), meaning "rest, repose".
Toby
Medieval English form of Tobias, from Hebrew Toviah, "good is Yahweh"
Adan
A form of Adam, from Biblical Hebrew ʾāḏām, 'earth, man, soil'
Amos
From Hebrew ʿamas, meaning "load, burden"