Your first name of Bate gives you self-assurance, independence, and confidence. Although your manner might conflict with others who are also strong-willed, you are seen as a leader and respected for your integrity and steadfast individuality. Although you do not tolerate interference in your own affairs, this characteristic does not prevent you from interfering in the affairs of others. As you are not demonstrative of your feelings, others know they can lean on you for support and protection. Your love of challenging the concepts of others invariably leads you to create your own ideas and to pioneer new lines of thought. A need for independence would have you wanting to branch out on your own at an early age to become master of your own destiny. Because you value friendships you do not hesitate to come to the aid of someone in need; however, your assistance is usually accompanied with words of advice. You love to challenge the concepts of others, developing your own ideas and pioneering new lines of thought. You have to be your own boss as it is most difficult for you to submit to direction from others. Although you are good-natured and never intend offence, still your blunt, direct, and candid manner of expression strains friendships; your honesty and sincerity earn respect from others.
