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At a Glance: Name: Tate – Meaning: cheerful, glad, radiant (Old English/Germanic root); a separate Old Norse personal-name strand is of unknown meaning – Origin: Old English/Germanic; also Old Norse – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: TAYT
Tate (pronounced TAYT) is a neutral name that works for a boy or girl. Its Old English/Germanic root carries the meaning "cheerful, glad, radiant," though there's also a separate Old Norse strand of the name whose meaning isn't known. It's a timeless, classic pick, staying simple and short since it's just one syllable.
Meaning & Origin of Tate
Meaning: Cheerful, glad, radiant (old english/germanic root); a separate old norse personal-name strand is of unknown meaning.
Origin: Old English/Germanic; also Old Norse.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Tate
Phonetic: TAYT IPA: /ˈteɪt/
Popularity of Tate
Tate reached its highest point on the Social Security charts in 2023 at #197, given to 1,851 babies, then eased slightly to #210 in 2024 with 1,697 babies — a small dip, but still well within the name's usual range across Social Security data going back to 1912.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1912–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Tate mean?
Cheerful, glad, radiant (old english/germanic root); a separate old norse personal-name strand is of unknown meaning. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Tate)
How do you pronounce Tate?
Tate is pronounced TAYT (IPA: /ˈteɪt/).
Is Tate a popular name right now?
Tate is near its all-time peak (#197 in 2023), ranked #210 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1912–2024.)
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