Neithan

Meaning & Origin

Neithan is a modern variant spelling of Nathan, the Hebrew name meaning “he gave” or “gift.” The added letters give the traditional name a fresh, distinctive look while keeping its familiar sound and meaning intact.

Popularity

Neithan was one of 2025’s fastest-rising boy names in the US according to the Social Security Administration, part of the growing trend of creative respellings of established classics.

Nicknames & Variations

• Nate
• Nathan (traditional spelling)

Similar Names

• Nathan
• Ethan
• Jonathan
• Nathaniel

Personality & Trivia

Neithan keeps Nathan’s familiar Hebrew meaning of “he gave” while updating its look with a distinctive modern spelling, part of a broader trend of stylish respellings of traditional biblical names.

Famous People Named Neithan

• Because this spelling variant is newer, there are no widely known historical namesakes yet — it’s still building its own legacy among the families choosing it today.

Quick Facts

• Gender: Boy
• Origin: Hebrew (modern respelling)
• Meaning: He gave, gift
• Pronunciation: NAY-thun