Origin:
English
Shakespearean
Sex:Male
Unisex Name?No
Meaning:Variant of Bartholomew often used as a surname.
Soul Urge:People with the name Bates have a deep inner desire for a stable, loving family or community, and a need to work with others and to be appreciated.
Expression:People with the name Bates tend to be idealistic, highly immaginative, intuitive, and spiritual. They seek after spiritual truth and often find it. They tend to be visionary and may inspire others. If they fail to develop their potential, they may become dreamers, or misuse power.