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The baby name Nat is a Unisex name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /næt/ (rhymes with 'cat').

Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 1.0
Pronunciation: /næt/ (rhymes with 'cat')

What is the meaning of the name Nat ?

The baby name Nat is a Unisex name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /næt/ (rhymes with 'cat').

Nat is in Origin.

Nat is a compact English hypocoristic used for both boys and girls. Most often it abbreviates Nathaniel or Nathan - ultimately from Hebrew Natan “to give” and Netanel “God has given” - conveying the sense of “gift” or “God has given.” It can also shorten Natalie or Natalia, names tied to Latin natalis (“birth, Christmas”), yielding the seasonal meaning “born at Christmas.” Increasingly, Nat appears as a standalone given name with a brisk, modern feel.

In English-speaking records it surfaces by the 18th century alongside Puritan-favored Nathaniel, and it has been kept familiar by bearers like rebellion leader Nat Turner and jazz icon Nat King Cole. Related forms include Nate, Natty/Nattie, and the variant spelling Natt. International counterparts of the root names include Hebrew Natan/Netanel, French Nathanaël, Spanish Natán/Nataniel, Russian Natalya/Natalia, and Italian or Spanish Natalio, all feeding the versatile nickname Nat.

Nat has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Nat

Nat King Cole Actor|musician · Born 1919 · United States Nat King Cole was best known as a smooth-voiced American singer and jazz pianist who became one of the biggest pop and jazz stars of the mid-20th century. Active from the late 1930s into the 1960s, he recorded more than 100 chart hits, including "Unforgettable," "Mona Lisa," and "The Christmas Song." Nat Wolff Actor · Born 1994 · United States Nat Wolff is an American actor and musician best known for The Naked Brothers Band, the Nickelodeon series he starred in with his younger brother Alex. Born Nathaniel Marvin Wolff on December 17, 1994, he first gained recognition by composing music for the show, which was created by his mother, actress Polly Draper. Nat Faxon Actor · Born 1975 · United States Nat Faxon is best known for co-writing The Descendants, which won the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay. He’s also an American actor and comedian who has appeared in many comedy films and TV series.

Nat – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
FJ 0 #6 1 374
NA 0 #33 1 2,537
MV Girls 0 #35 1 2,021
ID 0 #39 1 2,238
GE 0 #42 3 997
CM 0 #56 1 2,592
LU 0 #64 3 2,830
AZ Girls 0 #75 1 1,051
BG 0 #82 1 1,799
RS 0 #84 1 923
CN 0 #86 1 3,857
GE Girls 0 #91 14 1,564
ID Girls 0 #102 1 3,319
QA 0 #102 5 7,011
PH 0 #103 8 5,607
TW 0 #103 1 4,523
BN Girls 0 #113 2 5,459
CY Girls 0 #123 3 3,755
AZ Boys 0 #131 1 1,400
MU 0 #132 6 3,613
GR 0 #135 1 3,911
RS Girls 0 #137 1 1,651
BN Boys 0 #138 2 6,332
PA 0 #138 1 3,797
EE Girls 0 #142 1 1,888
MT Girls 0 #147 7 3,773
CR 0 #161 5 5,526
PR Girls 0 #165 3 3,171
HU Boys 0 #174 1 3,954
RU 0 #177 13 3,641
MT Boys 0 #178 2 4,064
CZ 0 #181 6 3,154
UY 0 #182 1 2,477
AE 0 #185 3 10,220
LU Girls 0 #187 4 4,850
AR 0 #191 3 2,915
PL 0 #195 18 2,600
LT Girls 0 #198 3 1,904
DK 0 #204 3 5,198
AO Girls 0 #217 1 4,575
LU Boys 0 #219 2 4,970
BG Boys 0 #220 1 3,850
PS 0 #224 3 5,692
AL Girls 0 #225 3 4,141
HU Girls 0 #225 1 3,308
IR 0 #227 5 4,221
BG Girls 0 #228 4 3,559
GH 0 #233 11 5,396
MO Boys 0 #233 2 5,842
BD 0 #240 2 5,992
MO Girls 0 #241 11 7,056
GR Girls 0 #244 6 6,293
GH Boys 0 #245 103 8,138
JP Girls 0 #245 7 6,592
SG 0 #246 24 11,010
AO Boys 0 #247 3 5,568
JM Girls 0 #248 12 7,507
TW Boys 0 #248 9 7,111
PT 0 #249 2 4,161
PL Girls 0 #266 91 5,096
NG 0 #271 2 5,926
GR Boys 0 #272 2 6,912
IL 0 #280 3 6,291
TW Girls 0 #286 4 8,139
HR Girls 0 #293 2 3,687
JM Boys 0 #293 1 6,876
KZ Boys 0 #295 2 6,578
JP Boys 0 #301 3 7,909
AL Boys 0 #302 2 5,122
CZ Boys 0 #304 2 6,530
DK Girls 0 #306 11 7,429
MU Girls 0 #307 45 8,539
KZ Girls 0 #308 13 5,862
SA 0 #311 2 10,560
MY 0 #312 19 12,352
CZ Girls 0 #314 28 5,378
RU Girls 0 #322 200 11,913
PE 0 #323 7 6,350
CN Boys 0 #324 8 9,639
DK Boys 0 #330 3 7,401
HK 0 #332 17 8,483
GH Girls 0 #335 3 6,973
QA Girls 0 #335 9 15,378
GT 0 #336 3 5,948
JO Girls 0 #336 4 7,570
PL Boys 0 #336 5 6,459
MU Boys 0 #340 18 8,477
BR 0 #354 7 5,969
CN Girls 0 #356 4 8,829
SD Girls 0 #357 2 7,678
PH Boys 0 #364 20 11,440
NL 0 #378 14 2,481
PH Girls 0 #378 13 13,098
MX 0 #381 33 8,339
OM Girls 0 #381 16 15,987
PT Boys 0 #381 1 7,951
YE 0 #395 4 8,639
CL 0 #396 16 6,867
Spain 0 #401 52 2,326
BD Girls 0 #403 4 8,413
BO 0 #403 6 6,868
EG 0 #411 2 6,387
UY Boys 0 #413 1 5,922
Germany 0 #419 19 2,542
PT Girls 0 #431 21 7,952
SD Boys 0 #436 10 10,523
CO 0 #461 20 7,768
SG Girls 0 #465 122 18,916
ZA 0 #469 6 14,421
UY Girls 0 #472 39 6,731
AR Boys 0 #478 6 7,628
HK Girls 0 #493 123 16,104
CR Girls 0 #499 34 11,342
GT Boys 0 #499 1 7,625
IR Girls 0 #499 32 8,334
PS Girls 0 #502 22 10,981
PA Boys 0 #503 3 9,305
CR Boys 0 #506 5 10,188
PA Girls 0 #510 9 9,861
HK Boys 0 #514 14 12,905
CM Girls 0 #518 23 11,671
RU Boys 0 #523 4 12,621
IQ Girls 0 #525 1 11,303
GT Girls 0 #534 8 7,500
AE Girls 0 #535 19 20,968
PS Boys 0 #535 14 10,655
BH 0 #542 12 17,937
AR Girls 0 #552 48 8,289
LY 0 #554 6 12,703
KW Girls 0 #555 7 19,177
IR Boys 0 #561 5 10,162
CM Boys 0 #567 9 12,054
IL Boys 0 #586 22 10,983
IL Girls 0 #588 30 11,648
BO Girls 0 #589 23 9,488
BD Boys 0 #599 7 10,045
BO Boys 0 #620 3 9,244
SG Boys 0 #625 73 17,960
LB 0 #649 10 13,263
IN Girls 0 #653 2 13,121
IT 0 #685 30 4,183
IQ Boys 0 #692 6 13,071
CL Boys 0 #696 5 13,390
Germany Girls 0 #726 113 4,949
Spain Girls 0 #736 251 5,561
QA Boys 0 #737 7 18,093
SY 0 #763 5 11,684
BR Boys 0 #782 4 12,213
CL Girls 0 #794 58 14,098
KW Boys 0 #799 8 18,755
TN 0 #818 12 13,765
NG Girls 0 #819 8 15,093
MX Girls 0 #839 367 17,781
PE Girls 0 #849 95 14,861
MY Girls 0 #859 136 24,821
OM Boys 0 #866 16 17,948
PE Boys 0 #868 11 14,506
EG Boys 0 #874 13 15,035
BR Girls 0 #883 59 12,708
NG Boys 0 #886 66 16,906
United States Boys 2023 #894 5 7,053
Spain Boys 0 #915 16 5,610
SA Girls 0 #915 21 25,931
NL Girls 0 #929 27 5,933
Germany Boys 0 #940 13 5,697
NL Boys 0 #942 10 5,873
EG Girls 0 #946 14 14,742
MX Boys 0 #949 34 16,355
CO Girls 0 #954 125 16,140
CO Boys 0 #973 9 15,656
IN Boys 0 #987 15 16,750
MY Boys 0 #1,028 84 25,439
AE Boys 0 #1,065 28 22,615
MA 0 #1,085 44 20,986
DZ 0 #1,111 66 20,130
ZA Girls 0 #1,120 22 25,928
ZA Boys 0 #1,125 54 25,619
TR 0 #1,186 26 19,440
IT Boys 0 #1,233 239 10,046
IT Girls 0 #1,253 194 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,552 63 28,008

Nat is popular in 79 countries — most recent births per country:

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People also ask about Nat

Nat is a unisex name, given to both boys and girls.
Nat is a one syllable name, pronounced /næt/ (rhymes with 'cat').
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Nate, Natty, Natti, Nats and Nattie.
Somewhat — Nat ranked #894 in United States in 2023, placing it just outside the most common names.
Yes — 3 notable people named Nat are in our database, including Nat King Cole (Actor|musician), Nat Wolff (Actor), Nat Faxon (Actor).