Meaning and Origin of the Boy’s Name Nathair

The name Nathair is an old Celtic name derived from the Old Irish Nathir and Proto-Celtic *Nathrixs, and is mainly a Scottish boy’s name now.

The Welsh equivalent is Neidr, and the Breton is Naer. It is a form of the word “naga”.The meaning of Nathair is “snake” or “resembling a snake.”

The Female equivalent of the name is Nathaira (Na-they-rah).

Popularity

The popularity of Nathair in the United States is less than five boys with that name born in 2018, and it is not in the 1000 most popular names list.

Famous People Called Nathair

There are no famous people named Nathair, however, it is becoming popular in fiction and gaming. The character Nathair Sgaithach (Winged Serpent) is the god of pseudodragons and faerie dragons in Titania’s Seelie Court in Forbidden Realms.

A Nathair amulet featuring two snakes and a clear crystal is supposed to help with patience, focus, and wisdom.

How to pronounce Nathair?

Nathair can be pronounced as ‘Na their’.

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