Natthew Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: NATH-yoo //ˈnæθ.ju//
Origin: English; Hebrew
Meaning: English: Gift of God; Hebrew: He gave
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Natthew is believed to be a variant of Matthew, which has its roots in the Hebrew name Matityahu, meaning "gift of God." This name was transliterated into Greek as Matthaios and subsequently into Latin as Matthaeus. The name entered the Old French language as Mathieu before evolving into its modern English form, Matthew.
The transition from Matityahu to Matthew reflects a common linguistic pattern where names were adapted through various languages and cultures, often altering in spelling and pronunciation along the way. Historically, Matthew is significant due to its association with one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ, who is traditionally credited with the authorship of the Gospel of Matthew, a key text in the New Testament.
This gospel, which dates back to the first century CE, played a crucial role in the spread of Christianity and the establishment of the Christian canon. The name Matthew has been borne by various saints and notable figures throughout history, including Saint Matthew, whose feast day is celebrated on September 21st in the Western Christian calendar.
Culturally, the name Matthew has been associated with themes of divine grace and generosity, reflecting its etymological meaning. The name's enduring presence in various cultures is evidenced by its use in literature, art, and religious contexts.
Additionally, diminutive forms such as Matt or Matty have emerged, providing a more informal or affectionate variant of the name. The historical and cultural significance of Matthew has contributed to its lasting appeal across different societies and eras.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Natthew was first seen in the United States in 1981.
Natthew has ranked as high as #1107 nationally, which occurred in 1983, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Natthew has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Natthew is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Natthew was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Natthew
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Natthew.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1989 | 7 |
| 1987 | 6 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1983 | 9 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1981 | 5 |