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Fate

Pronunciation: [ f-AYT ]

Girl Name #30,630 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Fate is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced f-AYT.

Parents who love the name Fate often also consider Fannie, Fanny, Fay .

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#30,630
Total SSA Count
6

Alternative Spellings

Also a Boy Name

Fate is also used as a boy name, ranked #8553.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fate

Is Fate a boy or girl name?
Fate is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #30630. As a boy name, it is ranked #8553. Fate is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Fate?
Fate is pronounced f-AYT.
How popular is the name Fate?
Fate is currently ranked #30630 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Is Fate a common or rare name?
Fate is an uncommon name, ranked #30630 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Fate

Fate is a girl name .

Is Fate a boy or girl name? Fate is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #30,630 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #8,553. Fate is more commonly used as a boy name.

Fate is currently ranked #30,630 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Fate include Fatima, Fatoumata, Fatimah, Fatou, Fatiha . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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