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My brothers name is Nathan. He trys to act funny and he's a smart-aleck. But he's lovable in a different kind of way.

I have a baby cousin named Nathan and he's by far one of the cutest baby boys I've ever known. He's incredibly sweet and smiley, though I won't deny the fat thing. He's a very chubby baby. I do, however, know several other Nathans, all of whom are either normal-sized or stick thin. So I don't know; I guess it's more the person than the name.

Personal experiences with the name Nathan: | Edit

I am about to marry a Nathan this coming August so from personal experience my fiance and the two other Nathan's I've had contact with in my life are very sweet, sensitive, and soft spoken men. They tend to be voracious readers, love computers and technology in general, movies, cooking, and the outdoors. They try to put off a manly man vibe but are realy softies at heart.

Nicknames for Nathan: | Edit

Nat, Nate, Ney, Nath, Hanny

My soon-to-be-husbands mother has always called him just Na, especially when she's busy or stressed, now I find my self calling him it all the time.

Meanings and history of the name Nathan: | Edit

Nathan is of Hebrew origin.
Meanings: 'God has given'
Biblical: Nathan was God's prophet during the reigns of David and Solomon

Famous real-life people named Nathan: | Edit

Nathan Lane, actor
Nathan Hale, patriot
Nathan Fillion, Canadian actor

Nathan in song, story & screen: | Edit

Nathan Detroit, from "Guys and Dolls"
Nathan Scott, character on "One Tree Hill"
Nathan Petrelli, character on "Heroes"
Nathan Drake, main character (treasure hunter) in the Uncharted video games.