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