Nathanael
Pronunciation: [ n-ATH-uhn-ayl ]
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
Meaning & Origin
Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #58,519
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Also a Boy Name
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, Nay, Natie, and Nathie. 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.