| Meaning | gift of God |
| Origin | Hebrew |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 9 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Syllabification | John-a-than |
About Johnathan
Johnathan represents an elegant variation that adds sophistication to a timeless classic. The additional 'h' distinguishes this spelling from the more common Jonathan, offering a subtle uniqueness while preserving the name's inherent strength and biblical heritage. Boys named Johnathan often grow into individuals who appreciate both tradition and individuality, benefiting from a name that commands respect in academic and professional settings. The versatility of nicknames—John, Johnny, Jon, Nathan, Nate—provides options for different life stages and social contexts. Johnathan balances formality with approachability, making it suitable for various personality types and career paths. This spelling choice signals thoughtfulness from parents who value distinction without straying too far from established naming conventions, creating an identity that feels both familiar and special.
Variations of Name Johnathan
| Jonathan |
| Jonathon |
| Johnathon |
| Johnatan |
| Jhonathan |
| Johnathyn |
| Jonathyn |
| Jonathun |
| Johnathun |
| Johnathen |
| Jonathen |
Nicknames for Johnathan
| John |
| Johnny |
| Jon |
| Jonny |
| Nate |
Famous People Named Johnathan
| Johnathan Thurston | Australian rugby league player |
| Johnathan Haggerty | British Muay Thai fighter |
| Johnathan Joseph | American football player |
| Johnathan Williams | American basketball player |
| Johnathan Franklin | American football player |
| Johnathan Wendel | American professional gamer |
| Johnathan Hankins | American football player |
| Johnathan Loyd | American basketball player |
| Johnathan Smith | American football coach |
| Johnathan Motley | American basketball player |
| Johnathan Cyprien | American football player |
| Johnathan Gray | American football player |
| Johnathan Aitken | British former politician |
| Johnathan Brown | Australian rules footballer |
| Johnathan Hillstrand | American television personality |
| Johnathan Rice | American actor |
Characters Named Johnathan
| Johnathan Byers | Stranger Things |
| Johnathan Kent | Superman comics |
| Johnathan Archer | Star Trek - Enterprise |
| Johnathan Joestar | JoJo's Bizarre Adventure |
| Johnathan Strange | Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell |
| Johnathan "John" Winchester | Supernatural |
| Johnathan E. Reid | Vampyr video game |
| Johnathan "Johnny" Blaze | Ghost Rider - Marvel Comics |
| Johnathan Moxon | Varsity Blues |
| Johnathan Harker | Dracula |
| Johnathan Levinson | Buffy the Vampire Slayer |
| Johnathan Sims | The Magnus Archives podcast |
| Johnathan Christopher "Jace" Herondale | The Mortal Instruments series |
| Johnathan "Johnny" Storm | Human Torch - Fantastic Four |
| Johnathan E. | J.D. Dorian - Scrubs |
| Johnathan "John" Marston | Red Dead Redemption |
| Johnathan Carnahan | The Mummy film series |
| Johnathan Crane | Scarecrow - Batman Begins |