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Nathyn

Boy name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Nathyn: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2000.

Nathyn is a modern variant of Nathan, which itself derives from the Hebrew name Natan, meaning "He gave" or "gift." The biblical prophet Nathan served as a trusted advisor to King David, delivering the famous parable of the rich man and the poor man. While there are no notable historical figures named Nathyn, the name's root connects to Nathan, a name borne by literary critic Nathan Zuckerman in Philip Roth's novels, and by American Revolutionary War hero Nathan Hale. The name also shares a linguistic root with Jonathan, meaning "Yahweh has given." As a twenty-first-century variation, Nathyn remains rare in Scotland, offering a distinctive twist on a classic, meaning-rich name.

Boy 1 of 52 years

Peak year
20003 babies
Latest (2000)
#4293 babies
Total births
3since 2000
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2000 · 3
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).