Nathan

Nathan is a male given name that has Hebrew origins. It is derived from the Hebrew name נָתָן (Natan), which means "he gave" or "gift from God". In the Bible, Nathan was a prophet who served as an advisor to King David. The name Nathan has been in use for centuries and has been a popular choice for parents around the world.

Nathan rank report (US ranking for newborns 2021)

• Rank 55. Jaxon
• Rank 56. Isaiah
• Rank 57. Andrew
• Rank 58. Joshua
• Rank 59. Nathan
• Rank 60. Nolan
• Rank 61. Adrian
• Rank 62. Cameron
• Rank 63. Santiago

Nicknames for Nathan

Nate	neɪt	A shortened version of Nathan.
Nat	næt	A shortened version of Nathan.
Nath	næθ	A shortened version of Nathan.
Natty	ˈnæti	A cute and affectionate nickname for Nathan.
Nate Dogg	neɪt dɔɡ	A playful and fun nickname for Nathan.
Natey	neɪti	A cute and playful nickname for Nathan.
Nate the Great	neɪt ðə ɡreɪt	A nickname that emphasizes Nathan's greatness or excellence.

Famous people named Nathan

Nathan Lane	Actor	Known for his roles in The Producers, The Birdcage, and The Lion King on Broadway.
Nathan Fillion	Actor	Known for his roles in Firefly, Castle, and The Rookie.
Nathan Chen	Figure skater	Known for his Olympic and World Championship performances in men's figure skating.
Nathan Hale	Revolutionary War hero	Known for his famous last words, 'I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country.
Nathan Adrian	Swimmer	Known for his Olympic gold medals in freestyle swimming.
Nathan East	Musician	Known for his bass guitar work with artists such as Eric Clapton and Phil Collins.
Nathan Bedford Forrest	Civil War general	Known for his controversial role in the Confederate Army and founding of the Ku Klux Klan.
Nathan Sawaya	Artist	Known for his large-scale Lego sculptures and exhibits.
Nathan Lane	Actor	Known for his roles in The Producers, The Birdcage, and The Lion King on Broadway.
Nathan Lyon	Cricketer	Known for his career as an Australian cricket player and current captain of the New South Wales team.
Nathan Fillion	Actor	Best known for his roles in TV shows like Firefly and Castle
Nathan Chen	Figure Skater	2018 Olympic bronze medalist in figure skating
Nathan Lane	Actor	Tony award-winning actor known for his roles in The Producers and The Birdcage
Nathan Adrian	Swimmer	Olympic gold medalist and world champion swimmer
Nathan Hale	Revolutionary War Hero	American soldier and spy during the Revolutionary War, famously said 'I regret that I have but one life to give for my country
Nathan Bedford Forrest	Civil War General	Confederate Army general during the American Civil War, known for his tactics and leadership
Nathan Sharansky	Activist	Soviet-born Israeli politician and human rights activist
Nathan Myhrvold	Inventor	Former Microsoft CTO and inventor, known for his work in cooking and food science
Nathan Lane	Actor	Tony award-winning actor known for his roles in The Producers and The Birdcage
Nathan Adrian	Swimmer	Olympic gold medalist and world champion swimmer

Fictional character called Nathan from pop culture

Nathan Drake	Uncharted video game series	Protagonist and treasure hunter
Nathan Petrelli	Heroes TV series	Politician and evolved human with flight powers
Nathan Young	Misfits TV series	Sarcastic and foul-mouthed member of a community service group with superpowers
Nathan Explosion	Metalocalypse TV series	Lead vocalist of the fictional death metal band Dethklok
Nathan Arizona	Raising Arizona movie	Furniture salesman and father of quintuplets
Nathan Scott	One Tree Hill TV series	High school basketball player and later professional athlete
Nathan Bateman	Ex Machina movie	CEO of a tech company who creates an advanced AI
Nathan Wuornos	Haven TV series	Police officer with a supernatural ability to feel others' emotions
Nathan Detroit	Guys and Dolls musical	Gambler and organizer of illegal craps games
Nathan Younger	The Magnificent Seven movie	Youngest member of the titular group of gunslingers
Nathan Drake	Uncharted video game series	Protagonist of the Uncharted video game series, a treasure hunter and adventurer.
Nathan Young	Misfits TV series	One of the main characters in the Misfits TV series, a sarcastic and rebellious young man with the power of immortality.
Nathan Petrelli	Heroes TV series	One of the main characters in the Heroes TV series, a politician with the power of flight.
Nathan Arizona	Raising Arizona movie	A character in the movie Raising Arizona, a wealthy furniture salesman whose child is kidnapped.
Nathan Explosion	Metalocalypse TV series	The lead vocalist of the fictional death metal band Dethklok in the Metalocalypse TV series.
Nathan Stark	Eureka TV series	A character in the Eureka TV series, a brilliant but egotistical scientist.
Nathan Scott	One Tree Hill TV series	One of the main characters in the One Tree Hill TV series, a high school basketball player and later professional athlete.
Nathan Bateman	Ex Machina movie	A character in the movie Ex Machina, a reclusive billionaire and CEO of a tech company.
Nathan Detroit	Guys and Dolls musical	A character in the musical Guys and Dolls, a gambler and organizer of illegal craps games.
Nathan Wuornos	Haven TV series	One of the main characters in the Haven TV series, a police officer with the ability to feel the emotions of others.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nathan

What is the origin of the name Nathan?	The name Nathan is of Hebrew origin.
What is the meaning of the name Nathan?	The name Nathan means 'he gave' or 'gift from God'.
Is Nathan a popular name?	Yes, Nathan is a fairly popular name in many countries.
What are some famous people with the name Nathan?	Famous Nathans include Nathan Fillion, Nathan Lane, and Nathan Chen.
Is Nathan a unisex name?	No, Nathan is generally considered a masculine name.
What are some variations of the name Nathan?	Variations of Nathan include Nathaniel, Nate, and Nat.
What is the nickname for Nathan?	The nickname for Nathan is often Nate.
What is the origin of the name Nathan?	The name Nathan is of Hebrew origin.
What does the name Nathan mean?	The name Nathan means 'he gave' or 'gift from God'.
Is Nathan a popular name?	Yes, Nathan is a moderately popular name for boys in the United States.
What are some famous people named Nathan?	Famous people named Nathan include Nathan Fillion, Nathan Lane, and Nathan Chen.
What are some variations of the name Nathan?	Variations of the name Nathan include Nathaniel, Nate, and Nat.
Is Nathan a biblical name?	Yes, Nathan is a biblical name. Nathan was a prophet in the Old Testament.
What is the nickname for Nathan?	The most common nickname for Nathan is Nate.
What is the popularity of the name Nathan?	According to the Social Security Administration, Nathan was the 35th most popular name for boys in 2020 in the United States.
What is the meaning of the name Nathan in the Bible?	In the Bible, Nathan was a prophet who served as an advisor to King David and helped him to repent for his sins.