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Jonothan

Boy name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Jonothan: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 1999.

Jonothan is a variant spelling of Jonathan, which originates from the Hebrew name Yehonatan, meaning “gift of Yahweh” or “God has given.” One of the most famous bearers is Jonathan Swift, the Anglo-Irish satirist who wrote *Gulliver’s Travels*, while in the modern era, actor Jonathan Pryce has brought the name to stage and screen. Jonathan is also a common place name in the United States, often seen on streets and schools, though no major city bears it. Interestingly, Jonothan—with an “o”—is a less common Scottish variant, sometimes linked to the Gaelic tradition of adapting biblical names, and it has appeared sporadically on Scottish birth registers since the 1970s, adding a touch of individuality to a timeless classic.