Nat
Meaning of Nat
Originating as a nickname for the name Nathan, Nat has become a popular name in its own right. This masculine name is of Hebrew origin and means "gift from God." Nat also has associations with nature, as it sounds similar to the word "gnat," which is a small insect. In terms of popularity, Nat has fluctuated over the years. In the early 1900s, it was more commonly used, reaching its peak in the 1920s. Since then, it has declined in usage but still maintains a certain charm and uniqueness. With its simple yet distinctive sound, Nat is a great choice for parents looking for a short and sweet name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as nat (/næt/)
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Notable People Named Nat
| Nat King Cole, born Nathaniel Adams Coles, was a renowned American singer, jazz pianist, and actor whose career spanned nearly three decades, during which he recorded over 100 hit songs on the pop charts. |
| Nat Sakdatorn is a multi-talented Thai artist who won the 4th season of Academy Fantasia and has made a name for himself as a singer-songwriter, actor, and writer. |
| Nat Wolff - Nathaniel Marvin Wolff is an American actor and musician known for his role in The Naked Brothers Band and for his work on the show's soundtrack albums. |
| Nat Adderley - Nathaniel Carlyle Adderley, the younger brother of saxophonist Julian "Cannonball" Adderley, was an American jazz trumpeter known for his collaboration with his brother in the music industry. |
| Nat Lofthouse - Nathaniel Lofthouse, an English professional footballer, had a prolific career as a forward for Bolton Wanderers and achieved a remarkable goals-per-game ratio while representing England. |
| Nat Berhe - Natnael Sabhato Berhe is a former American football safety who played for the New York Giants and attended San Diego State. |
| Nat Love was a renowned American cowboy and writer known for his legendary exploits in the Old West. |
| Nat Silcock Jr. - Nathan "Nat" Douglas Silcock was a versatile English professional rugby league footballer and coach who played for various teams in the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s. |
| Nat Simons - Nathaniel Simons is an American billionaire hedge fund manager, philanthropist, and founder of Meritage Group, managing over $12 billion in assets. |
| Nat Fleischer - Nathaniel Stanley Fleischer was a renowned American boxing writer and collector. |
| Nat Grider - Natalie "Nat" Grider is an Australian rules footballer who plays for Brisbane in the AFL Women's competition (AFLW). |
| Nat Pierce, also known as Nathaniel Pierce Blish Jr., was an American jazz pianist and composer, famous for his work as the pianist and arranger for the Woody Herman band in the 1950s. |
| Nat Young - Robert Harold "Nat" Young is a renowned Australian surfer and author. |
| Nat Christian is a multi-talented individual known for his work as a writer, director, and actor. |
| Nat Adderley Jr. - Nathaniel Adderley Jr. is an American pop and rhythm and blues music arranger and pianist known for his work with Luther Vandross, with a family legacy in jazz music. |
