Nate
/neɪt/noun
A masculine given name, usually a short form of Nathan, Nathaniel, or related names.
Did you know?As a nickname, Nate ultimately traces back to Hebrew names like Nathan and Nathaniel, both tied to the idea of God giving or God has given, which is why it carries a quietly sacred history.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Hebrew
Hebrew
nātan
“to give”
Biblical Hebrew
Hebrew
Nātān
“Nathan, a personal name meaning 'He has given'”
Biblical Hebrew
Hebrew
Nātānʾēl
“Nathaniel, meaning 'God has given'”
Greek
Gk
Nathanaēl
“Greek form of Nathaniel used in biblical texts”
Late Latin / Medieval English
Latin/English
Nathan / Nathaniel
“Personal names adopted into European Christian use”
Modern English
English
Nate
“A familiar short form of Nathan or Nathaniel”