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What does Nathan mean?
Hebrew: Of Hebrew origin meaning 'he gave'.. Nathan is derived from the Hebrew name 'Natan', which means 'he gave' or 'gift'.
Is Nathan a good dog name?
Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.
Nathan in the Pets in the City community
We don't have publishable popularity figures for Nathan in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.
From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. Our community, not a national census.
What kind of dog does Nathan suit?
Human name
Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.
Our entirely unscientific pack opinion
Nathan's Arrival
As soon as Nathan arrived, all the pups wondered what he’d give. A game of chase? A new toy? Or maybe just the best belly rubs? Either way, we’re ready to see what he brings!
Names similar to Nathan
Aadam — Variant of Adam, meaning 'man' or 'earth' in Hebrew.Aadarsh — Indian name meaning 'ideal' or 'model'.Aadhav — Means 'one who is bright' in Sanskrit.Aadhya — Means 'first' or 'beginning' in Sanskrit.Aadi — Means 'beginning' or 'first' in Sanskrit.Aadil — Means 'just' or 'fair' in Arabic.Aadit — Means 'the first' or 'the beginning' in Sanskrit.Aadvik — Means 'unique' or 'unusual' in Sanskrit.