Nathanial
nuh-THAN-yəl
Popularity
#3741
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.
Numerology
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
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