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The name Nathaniel is of Hebrew origin and means "gift of God". In the Bible, Nathaniel is one of the twelve apostles who is also known as Bartholomew. According to the Gospel of John, Nathaniel was introduced to Jesus by Philip and initially expressed skepticism about Jesus as the Messiah, saying "Can anything good come out of Nazareth?" but later became a believer when Jesus demonstrated his knowledge of Nathaniel's character. The name Nathaniel has been a popular choice for boys throughout history and has been used by many famous figures, including Nathaniel Hawthorne, Nathaniel Bowditch, and Nathaniel Greene.

The name Nathaniel is most popular in English-speaking countries such as the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. It is also popular in Australia and New Zealand. However, it is not as commonly used in non-English speaking countries.

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