About Gates
The name "Gates" is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "geat," meaning "gate" or "door." It is a surname that was likely given to someone who lived near or worked at a gate or a person who was responsible for the maintenance and operation of gates. The name "Gates" can also be a variant of the surname "Gatis," which is derived from the Old Norse word "gata," meaning "path" or "way." Overall, the name "Gates" is associated with the occupation or location of gatekeeping.
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Most individuals with the name Gates are male.
The popularity of the name has decreased by -29.41% over the past year.
Here's how to represent Gates in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Gates using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.