Nathan

Nathan is a male given name of Hebrew origin. It derives from the Hebrew verb natan, meaning "he gave." In Jewish and Christian traditions, the name is associated with Nathan the prophet, an advisor to King David in the Hebrew Bible. The form was adopted into English from biblical and medieval usage and has remained common in many countries.

Variants and related forms include Natán in Spanish and Portuguese, Natan in Hebrew and several Slavic languages, Nathaniel as a longer form, and diminutives such as Nate and Nat. The spelling Nathan is particularly common in the United States and the United Kingdom. In addition to given name usage, Nathan is also found as a surname in various cultures.

Notable people named Nathan include Nathan Hale (1755–1776), American Revolutionary War hero; Nathan Fillion (born 1971), Canadian-American actor; Nathan Lane (born 1956), American actor; and Nathan Sykes (born 1993), English singer with The Wanted. In fiction, Nathan Drake is the adventurer and treasure hunter protagonist of the Uncharted video game series.