Bates

Bates is a fresh version of Bartholomew, and feels more wearable than Bart. Bates could be considered a patriotic choice for American parents - Katharine Lee Bates was an author and professor best known for penning the words to "America the Beautiful".

Gender

Boy

Of course, this is a neutral name.

Origin

English diminutive of Bartholomew

Numerology

B is for busy, your never idle life.

A is for affirm, the certainty of knowledge.

T is for tender, loving nature.

E is for enrich, a quality you share.

S is for sincere, a model of truth.

Lucky

Bates lucky number is 2.

Within numerology, the 2 vibration assumes the role of the mediator, creating harmony by bringing together dissonant forces through compassion, empathy, and kindness. 2 is linked to psychic abilities and intuition, and if this number appears as a Life Path or Destiny Number, the individual will be astute to subtle energy shifts and emotional nuances. Because 2 is so sensitive, it is very conflict-averse, and can end up feeling under-appreciated or unacknowledged. 2 must avoid seeking external validation and, instead, realize that perfect equilibrium needed already exists within.

Bates in Pop Culture

• Calantha character in Caroline Lamb's autobiographical novel "Glenarvon" (1816)
• Bates character from the video game "Clock Tower 2: The Struggle Within "
• Mr. John Bates beloved character on the BBC show "Downton Abbey"
• Bates Battaglia NHL free agent hockey player and contestant on "The Amazing Race"
• Norman Bates serial killer in Alfred Hitchcock's movie Psycho