FATE  

Gender: M
Origin: Short form of LAFAYETTE, French
Meaning: "faith"

Seems destined to be the preferred short form of this old French name, with its brief, modern, word name feel.

Fate is being discussed in our message boards:

• original, unpopular baby boys names HELP!
• A brother or sister for little Jack or Olivia
• Need a list of cool SHORT boy's names
• Help with one syllable names
• Build a Celeb Name TOGETHER

Read Nameberry blog posts about Fate:

• VINTAGE NICKNAMES: Boys' Edition
• WHAT IF YOU HAVE A GIRL BABY....BUT NO GIRL'S NAME?