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Name Origin

Nathaniel is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'God has given'. It is a combination of the Hebrew words 'Nathan' (meaning 'God has given') and 'El' (meaning 'God').

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Famous People

Nathaniel Hawthorne (1804-1864)

Novelist

  • Authored The Scarlet Letter
  • Considered a key figure in American Romanticism

Nathaniel Philbrick (1959-)

Historian and Author

  • Wrote bestselling historical books like 'Mayflower' and 'The Last Stand'
  • Won the National Book Award for Nonfiction

Nathaniel Mackey (1947-)

Poet and Professor

  • Known for his experimental poetry and prose
  • Recipient of the MacArthur Fellowship