Nathan
Pronunciation: [ n-AYTH-uhn ]
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
Meaning & Origin
Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #14,847
- Total SSA Count
- 8
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Also a Boy Name
Nathan is also used as a boy name, ranked #62.
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About the Name Nathan
Nathan is a girl name .
Is Nathan a boy or girl name? Nathan is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #14,847 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #62. Nathan is more commonly used as a boy name.
Nathan is currently ranked #14,847 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Nathan include Nat, Nay, Natie, and Nathie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Nathan include Nathaly, Nathalia, Nathalie . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.