A masculine given name of Hebrew origin meaning 'gift of God.' Often shortened to Nat or Nathan.
From Hebrew נְתַנְאֵל (Netanel), composed of 'natan' (to give) and 'El' (God). The name appears in the Bible as one of Jesus's apostles, also known as Bartholomew. It gained popularity in English-speaking countries during the Protestant Reformation when biblical names became fashionable.
Nathaniel Hawthorne, the famous American author, helped cement this name's literary associations with his dark romantic novels like 'The Scarlet Letter.' Interestingly, the name has maintained steady popularity for centuries because it offers multiple nickname options while retaining its dignified full form.
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