Nathanael
Meaning of Nathanael
Nathanael is a strong and classic name for baby boys. It has a rich history and is widely recognized in both American English and British English pronunciations as nath-uh-NAYL (/nɒˈθɑnəl/). The name also has variations such as Nate and Nathan, which provide different options for parents who want to give their child a familiar yet unique name. Looking at the data for newborns in the United States of America, it's clear that Nathanael has maintained its popularity over the years. While it may not be as common as some other names, it consistently ranks within the top 800 names in recent years. This shows that Nathanael strikes a balance between being distinctive and familiar, making it an excellent choice for parents seeking a timeless name for their little one.
Pronunciation
British English
- Pronunced as nath-uh-NAYL (/nɒˈ hetae.ni.l/)
American English
- Pronunced as nath-uh-NAYL (/nɒˈθɑnəl/)
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Notable People Named Nathanael
| Major-General Nathanael Greene was a highly skilled American military officer and planter known for his successful command in the Southern theater of the Revolutionary War. |
| Nathanael West was an American writer known for his darkly satirical novels set in the newspaper and Hollywood film industries. |
| Nathanael Greene Herreshoff was a pioneering American naval architect and engineer known for designing undefeated America's Cup defenders from 1893 to 1920. |
| Nathanael Ball was an English clergyman known for his work as an assistant to Brian Walton on the London Polyglot Bible. |
| Nathanael Carpenter was a notable English author, philosopher, and geographer. |
| Nathanael Gray - Nathanael S. Gray is a prominent professor of chemical and systems biology at Stanford University, known for his significant contributions to cancer therapeutics and his involvement in various biotech companies. |
| Nathanael of Ohrid, also known as Nathanael of Plovdiv or Nathanael of Zograf, was a Bulgarian cleric, writer, and revolutionary who played a significant role in the Bulgarian National Revival. |
| Nathanael Gottfried Leske was a renowned German natural scientist and geologist. |
| Nathanael Saleh - Nathanael Isaac E. Saleh is an English actor known for his roles in Mary Poppins Returns and The Letter for the King. |
| Nathanael Greene Pendleton was a U.S. Representative from Ohio and the father of George Hunt Pendleton. |
