Fate
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Short form of Lafayette, French, English word name
"faith; predestined, destiny, chance"
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Fate Origin and Meaning
The name Fate is a boy's name of French origin meaning "faith; predestined, destiny, chance".
Briefly in the US Top 1000 in the late 19th century, Fate likely emerged as a short form for the old French name, Lafayette. In the contemporary landscape however, it may well be perceived as a word name among English speakers, akin to Destiny, Chance, Blessing, and Chosen. Around six boys are given the name Fate each year in the US, though 2023 saw it rise a little, with ten babies receiving the name.
# 958 in the US
Fate Rank in US Top 1000
Fate Popularity
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Fate in Pop Culture
- Mrs Fate Raineytown gossip in The Golden Apples (1949) by Eudora Welty