US Popularity Rank: 23510

Origin: German

Meaning: Reborn; Renewed; Revived

Renate is a feminine name of Latin and German origin. A cousin of the French name Renée, this name comes from the Latin word renatus, meaning “reborn,” _“_renewed,” or “revived.” As baby grows up, they’re going to have plenty of opportunities to find and redefine themselves. Since each stage of baby’s life can be considered a personal restart, the name Renate makes for a lovely, meaningful choice.