Baby name
Gatis
/ˈɡɑː.tɪs/
Meaning
“Etymology debated”
The etymology is debated, with theories linking it to the name Gothards or the Latvian word gatavs (ready).
Nicknames
gatiņš · gatītis · gacis · gat
How it ages.
Gatis is less common today, which can make it feel familiar yet unexpectedly distinctive.
The cultural moment.
Gatis is appearing less often in Latvia than before, with a gradual rather than abrupt decline.