My wrestling
A variant of the Hebrew name Naphtali, which appears in the Old Testament as one of the sons of Jacob. It symbolizes the struggle or 'wrestling' of his mother Rachel to conceive. In modern usage, it is often chosen for its unique sound and biblical roots.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Neftaly in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Major League Baseball pitcher and All-Star
Puerto Rican professional basketball player
Born Ricardo Eliécer Neftalí Reyes Basoalto, Nobel Prize-winning poet
