Nate

Nate is a masculine given name, commonly a diminutive form of Nathan or Nathaniel. It derives from Hebrew names such as Netan’el or Nathan, meaning “God has given” or “giver.” In English-speaking countries, Nate has long been used as a standalone name while retaining its ties to longer forms. Variants and related names include Nat, Nath, Nathan, and Nathaniel.

Notable people named Nate include Nate Silver, an American statistician and writer best known for founding FiveThirtyEight; Nate Diaz, an American mixed martial artist; Nate Parker, an American actor, director, and writer; Nate Robinson, an American former professional basketball player; Nate Mendel, an American musician and bassist for the rock band Foo Fighters; Nate Berkus, an American interior designer and television personality; and Nate Bargatze, an American stand-up comedian.

In popular culture, the name Nate is a common nickname for Nathan Drake, the protagonist of the Uncharted video game series. The usage of Nate in fiction and media often reflects its friendly, approachable connotation as a shortened form of longer Hebrew-derived names.