Nathan
NAY-thun
Popularity
#11807
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
Hebrew
Total Births
584,253
Peak Year
#14,695 in 2004
First Recorded
1880
Style
Classic & Timeless, Spiritual & Biblical
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Nathan is a Hebrew name meaning 'he has given' or 'gift of God'. It appears in the Old Testament.
Numerology
The Creative
Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.
Famous Namesakes
Nathan Hale
American Revolutionary War soldier, known for his patriotism.
Nathan Lane
Tony Award-winning American actor and comedian.
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