The nameNathaël
Nathaël is a modern French boy's name, a short form of Nathanael. It was popular in France in the 2000s and 2010s.
- Boy's name
- Hebrew
Meaning
Nathaël comes from Nathanael, from the Hebrew Netanel, "gift of God".
Origin
Hebrew, through Nathanael. The short form also recalls Breton names ending in -aël.
History
Nathaël grew sharply in the 2000s and peaked around 2010, especially in Brittany and western France.
Popularity of the name Nathaël
Nathaël in France
Nathaël was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 2,055 births over the decade, 51% of all recorded babies named Nathaël. Its rise began around 2006, and it peaked in 2009. Half of all babies named Nathaël in France were born before 2012, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 95 births a year on average, against 176 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Nathaël in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nathaël mean?
Nathaël comes from Nathanael, from the Hebrew Netanel, "gift of God".
What is the origin of the name Nathaël?
Hebrew, through Nathanael. The short form also recalls Breton names ending in -aël.
Is Nathaël a girl's or a boy's name?
Nathaël is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Nathaël?
Variants and related names of Nathaël include Nathanael.