Nathanael
Pronunciation: [ n-ATH-uhn-ayl ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Nathanael first appeared in US Social Security records in 1981.
Over 17 babies have been named Nathanael in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nathanael is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #58,519 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #58,519
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Nathanael is also used as a boy name, ranked #675.
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About the Name Nathanael
Nathanael is a girl name .
Is Nathanael a boy or girl name? Nathanael is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #58,519 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #675. Nathanael is more commonly used as a boy name.
Nathanael is currently ranked #58,519 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Nathanael include Nat, Nath, Nathy, Nathie, Natha, Nathay, Nathaie, Ael, Aely, Aelie, Nael, and Nay. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Nathanael include Nathaly, Nathalia, Nathalie . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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