Nathaniel

Masculine

Meaning

God has given or God gave.

Etymology

Derived from Hebrew Netan'el, composed of natan (to give) and El (God). The name appears in the New Testament as one of Jesus's apostles, also known as Bartholomew.

About the Name Nathaniel

Nathaniel is a biblical name with strong religious significance dating back to ancient times. It has remained popular across Christian cultures and experienced renewed popularity in recent decades.

Notable Bearers

Nathaniel Hawthorne Nathaniel Cole

Historical People Named Nathaniel

Nathaniel B. Dial

Nathaniel Barksdale Dial

Senator from South Carolina

Nathaniel Boyden

Hon.

Nathaniel Claiborne

Nathaniel Cobb Deering

Hon.

Nathaniel Dial

Senator

Nathaniel Hill

Hon.

Nathaniel Peter Hill

Hon.

Nathaniel Prentice Banks

Hon.

Nathaniel Turnball

Nathaniel Hawthorne

1804–1864 Author Salem, Massachusetts