Nat

Nat is most commonly an English short form of Nathan or Nathaniel, both of Hebrew origin, deriving from the root natan, meaning to give, with Nathaniel carrying the fuller sense of God has given. The name gained independent use as a given name in its own right, particularly in the United States, and is associated with figures such as the American slave rebellion leader Nat Turner and jazz musician Nat King Cole. It also functions as a diminutive of Natalie or Natalia, Latin and Russian forms ultimately rooted in the Latin natalis, meaning birth or relating to birth. Related forms include Nathan, Nathaniel, Natalie, and Nate.