Nathanael

Boy's name

Nathanael is a Hebrew name meaning "God has given." It is derived from the Hebrew name Netanel, which has the same meaning.

Meaning God has given
Origin Hebrew
U.S. births in 2023 404
Peak year 2000

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Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Nathanael Greene - American Revolutionary War general
  • Nathanael West - American author known for "The Day of the Locust"
  • Nathanael Herreshoff - American yacht designer and naval architect
  • Nathanael Kapner - American Orthodox Christian convert and blogger
  • Nathanael Johnson - American journalist and author specializing in environmental issues

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