Natalie Name Meaning
Learn more about the meaning, origin, and popularity of the name Natalie.Fact checked by Sarah ScottFact checked by Sarah ScottThe name Natalie is of Latin origin, meaning “birthday of the Lord” or “Christmas." It is derived from the Latin phrase natale domini meaning "birth of the Lord." Natalie is also a variation of the name Natalia, which comes from both Russian and French traditions.One of the earliest recorded Natalies was the wife of the 4th-century martyr Saint Adrian of Nicomedia in Turkey. Natalie was also venerated as a saint in the Orthodox Church, and her name became common among Eastern Christians. Origin: The name Natalie comes from the Latin phrase natale domini which means “birth of the Lord.” Gender: Natalie is most commonly used as a girl's name.Pronunciation: NAT-uh-lee
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How Popular Is the Name Natalie?Natalie has been ranked in the Social Security Administration's list of top 1,000 names for baby girls since 1880, the first available year of published records.Since that time, the name has risen and fallen in popularity. The lowest Natalie has ever been ranked was in 1901 when it was No. 598. From there, the name experienced a mostly upward trajectory through the 1940s, with rankings reaching the 200s. However, Natalie started dropping in popularity again soon after. By 1955 it was ranked as No. 447.Surprisingly, just four years later it jumped 200 spots to rank as No. 247. After that, the name Natalie continued to steadily increase in popularity until it reached its peak as No. 13 in 2008. In 2022, the name was ranked as No. 55.Name VariationsThe following are variations of the name Natalie:Nata (Georgian)Natacha (French)Natalee (English)Natalia (Spanish)Natalija (Croatian)Natalina (Italian)Nataliya (Bulgarian)Natalka (Polish)Natallia (Belarusian)Natasha (Russian)Natasza (Polish)Nathalie (French)Similar NamesSimilar sounding names to Natalie include:AshleyBerkeleyHadleyNahlaNalaniNaomiTaliaOther French names include:ChloéCorinneDanielleDesiréeJacquelineJoséphine MarieSimoneSuzetteZoéOther names that start with "N" include:NancyNellieNicoleNinaNoelleNolaNolanNorahNormaCommon Nicknames for NatalieThere are several nicknames, some with alternative spellings, that are used to shorten the name Natalie, including:NatNatyNattieNathyTalieSuggested Sibling NamesLooking for a sibling name for Natalie? Here are some popular choices:AnastasiaCelineKarinaMarcNicholasPhilippeRafaelSebastien SophieFamous People Named NatalieThe popularity of the name Natalie in the United States closely aligns with the popularity of the name in pop culture over the last century.Famous NataliesNatalie Cole, American singer, voice actress, songwriter, and actress whose father was legendary musician Nat King ColeNatalie Cook, Australian professional beach volleyball player and Olympic gold medalistNatalie Coughlin, American competitive swimmer and 12-time Olympic medalistNatalie Grant, award-winning contemporary Christian music singer-songwriter Natalie Maines, lead singer for the all-female American country music band The Chicks, previously known as the Dixie ChicksNatalie Merchant, American musician and former lead singer for 10,000 ManiacsNatalie Morales, American TV actress and director Natalie "Nattie" Neidhart, Canadian-American professional WWE wrestlerNatalie Portman, award-winning Israeli-born American actress who first gained international recognition for starring in Star Wars: Episode 1: The Phantom Menace in 1999 Natalie Schafer, American actress known for playing Lovey Howell in Gilligan's IslandNatalie Wood, award-winning American actress who was especially popular in the 1960sFictional NataliesNatalie, the first transgender character in the Emmy-nominated animated Netflix series Big MouthNatalie Boa Vista, character in CSI: MiamiNatalie Cook, character from Charlie’s AngelsNatalie Dragomiroff, character in Agatha Christie's novel Murder on the Orient ExpressNatalie Figueroa, character in the TV series Orange Is the New BlackNatalie Green, character from the 1980s sitcom The Facts of LifeNatalia Romanova, character in the Marvel universe whose aliases are Natasha Romanoff and Black Widow More Baby NamesStill searching for the perfect baby name? Check out these related baby name lists for even more options:Top 1,000 Baby Girl Names50 Creative Baby Names50 Baby Names That Start With the Letter "N"
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