Name:
Yates
Gender:
Boy
Origin:
English
Meaning:
Yates is an Anglo-Saxon name, derived from the Old English word 'geat', which means 'gate'. The name was an occupational name given to a gatekeeper. In Medieval times, the 'g' was pronounced as 'y', which is where the name comes from.
Pronunciation:
YAYTS
The Five Elements:
Wood