Gates

Gates is a name of English origin and the meaning of Gates is somebody who lived by the gates of a medieval town. It also meant 'dweller by the gate'. It was taken from the Old English word for a gate, meaning 'road' or 'thoroughfare'. It is also an Americanized spelling of the German last name Goetz or Götz. The name can be traced back to the Old French language, from the word 'barriere', which means 'fence' and was an occupational surname given to a gatekeeper or a watcher. In Australia, the name Gate refers to 'entrance'. The name is believed to have been brought over to in 1066, by the Norman Conquest. The name is more commonly used as a surname and is most famously associated with the billionaire Bill Gates. He is an American business magnate, investor, software developer and author and he is popularly known for being one of the richest men on the planet. He founded the Microsoft Corporation, as well as the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, which has allowed him to make priceless contributions to the health care and hygiene of a number of third-world countries.

Gender

Boy

Meaning

person living near town gates

Origin

English surname

Numerology

G is for grand, the life you will live.

A is for able, for you surely are.

T is for traditional, somewhat old fashioned.

E is for enchant, for enchant you will.

S is for sweetheart, you really are!

Lucky

Gates lucky number is 7.

The detectives of numerology, 7 is known for its investigative abilities and analytical skills. Astrologically, the number 7 can be thought of as a blend of Virgo and Scorpio energy: 7 is extremely detail-oriented, but is driven by inner-wisdom as opposed to tangible realities.

Famous People Named Gates

• Gates McFadden American actress
• Bill Gates American business magnate, philanthropist, and principal founder of Microsoft Corporation