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Naithan

♂ Boy

Pronounced NAY-thun /ˈneɪ.θən/High

Meaning: A modern respelling of Nathan, from the Hebrew Natan, 'he gave' — the name of the prophet who confronted King David. The added i is an American spelling flourish; the sound and the sense are Nathan's.Medium

In 30 seconds: Naithan is Nathan respelled — Hebrew for 'he gave' (said 'NAY-thun'). Same name, a different look on the page.
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Origin LowHebrew, English
MeaningA modern respelling of Nathan, from the Hebrew Natan, 'he gave' — the name of the prophet who confronted King David. The added i is an American spelling flourish; the sound and the sense are Nathan's.
U.S. rank (2024)#13572 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2009
Total births (all-time)≈ 280

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200919902024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Naithan is a variant spelling of Nathan, from the Hebrew Natan, 'he gave'. Nathan is a prophet in the Books of Samuel and Kings and a long-standing favourite in English-speaking countries; the i-spelling is recent and decorative rather than etymological. Sound and meaning are unchanged (said 'NAY-thun').

The spelling Naithan appears only rarely, against Nathan's steady popularity. Rare spelling, familiar name.

Did you know? Nathan in the Bible is the prophet brave enough to tell King David the truth about himself. Naithan keeps that name and simply restyles the spelling, an American habit as old as American naming (said 'NAY-thun').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Naithan — Respelling of Nathan; Hebrew Natan, 'he gave'

Variations

NathanNathenNaythan

Nicknames

NateNath

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If you like Naithan…

Nathan— the standard form of the same name
Nathaniel— the longer Hebrew relative
Ethan— a like Hebrew name in sound
Jonathan— another name built on the same 'gave' root

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Naithan mean?

Naithan is a respelling of Nathan, Hebrew for 'he gave'.

How do you pronounce Naithan?

It's said NAY-thun /ˈneɪ.θən/ — two syllables, stress on the first, just like Nathan.

Is Naithan a boy or girl name?

Naithan is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Naithan?

Naithan is a rare spelling for boys in the U.S., though Nathan itself is well established.

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