Nate

Nate is a diminutive form of the Hebrew name Nathaniel, which is derived from the elements 'nathan' meaning 'to give' and 'el' meaning 'God'. Therefore, the name Nathaniel and its shortened form Nate can be interpreted as 'gift of God'.

The name Nathaniel is found in the Bible as the name of one of the apostles of Jesus. In the Gospel of John, Nathaniel is introduced as a man 'in whom there is no guile' and is later called by Jesus to be one of his disciples.

The name Nate has been widely used in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States, since the 19th century. It is considered a friendly and approachable name, often associated with a down-to-earth personality.

While Nate is traditionally a masculine name, in recent years it has also been given to some girls, though it remains predominantly a boy's name.