The boy's name Nathan \n(a)-than\ is pronounced NAY-than. It is of Hebrew origin, and its meaning is "God has given". Biblical: Nathan was God's prophet during the reigns of David and Solomon. American Revolutionary hero Nathan Hale; critic George Jean Nathan; actor Nathan Lane.

ORIGIN
Hebrew

MEANING
God has given

Broke into the top 50 names in 1975. In the Old Testament, Nathan was God's prophet during the reigns of David and Solomon. Also the name of the son of King David. American Revolutionary War hero, Nathan Hale, is a historical namesake.

ALTERNATIVES
Nathon Nathen

NICKNAMES
Nate Nat

FAMOUS Nathans
Nathan December (guitarist) Nathan Lane (actor) Nathan Fillion (Canadian actor)

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