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Nathanial

nuh-THAN-yəl

Popularity

#3741

falling

Letters

9

Syllables

4

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

10,545

Peak Year

#371 in 1999

First Recorded

1880

Style

Classic & Timeless, Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

Nathanial is a Hebrew name meaning 'God has given'. It's derived from the Hebrew name Netan'el.

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Numerology

7

The Seeker

Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.

Famous Namesakes

  • Nathaniel Hawthorne

    American novelist and short story writer

  • Nathaniel Parker

    English stage and screen actor

Nicknames

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Personality Traits

IntelligentThoughtfulCreativeCompassionate

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