Natalie

Natalie is a common variant of the Latin first name Natalia and means 'the one born on the birthday of Christ' or 'the one born at Christmas.' The name has its roots in the Latin adjective natalis, which simply means 'birth-related.'

What does the name Natalie mean?

Natalie is a common variant of the Latin first name Natalia and means 'the one born on the birthday of Christ' or 'the one born at Christmas.' The name has its roots in the Latin adjective natalis, which simply means 'birth-related.' The first name evolved from the Latin expression dies natalis for 'day of birth.' This has been associated with the birthday of Christ, specifically December 25, since the advent of Christianity. However, this expression originally dates back to ancient Rome and the shortest day of the year, which also fell on December 25 after the calendar reform by Julius Caesar. Thus, dies natalis originally referred to the pagan festival dies natalis solis invicti ('birthday of the unconquered sun god') - the so-called 'winter solstice' - and only later was the expression dies natalis associated with the birth of Christ. Therefore, the name Natalie can also be translated as 'the one born at the winter solstice.' The name gained popularity partly due to the veneration of Saint Natalia of Nicomedia, the wife of the Christian martyr Adrian of Nicomedia. The variant Natalie is especially common in German and English-speaking regions, and in the spelling Natálie, it is also found in the Czech Republic. In Germany, Natalie was particularly popular from the 1960s to the 2000s, but has since fallen somewhat out of fashion. The variants Natalia and Nathalie are also common in Germany. Notable bearers of the name include Iranian-German journalist Natalie Amiri, American singer Natalie Cole, Australian-British singer Natalie Imbruglia, and American actress Natalie Portman. Other variants of Natalie include Natalee, Natali, Natalija, Nataliya, Natalja, Natallja, Nataly, Natalya, Natalyja, Nathalia, Nathaly, Natiely, and Natille. Short and affectionate forms of Natalie include Nata, Natacha, Natalina, Natalka, Natasa, Natascha, Natasha, Natasja, Natasza, Natisha, Talia, Tascha, Tasha, Tashina, and Tasja.

Where does the name Natalie come from?

Etymology Natalie is a feminine first name of Latin origin meaning 'the one born on the birthday of Christ' or 'the one born at Christmas.' Latin

How do you pronounce Natalie?

Sound & pronunciation of Natalie: The name Natalie is pronounced with three to four syllables and has a soft flow. In German pronunciation, it is usually pronounced as 'Na-ta-lie' [nataˈliː], with the last syllable being stressed. The bright ending gives the name elegance. Natalie appears timeless and stylish - harmonious, friendly, and present.

When is the name day of Natalie?

The name day for Natalie is celebrated on July 27 (Natalia of Córdoba) as well as on December 1 (Catholic) and August 26 (Orthodox) in memory of Saint Natalia of Nicomedia.

Popularity

Natalie is a very popular first name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 457th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best ranking was in 1996, when it reached 22nd place. In the last ten years, Natalie has been given as a first name approximately 1,600 times, placing it 357th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 343rd.

Nicknames & pet names

Eli / Lie / Lili / Lilie / Lilli / Lina / Naatsch / Naddel / Naddy / Naddöl / Nadi / Naggel / Naggi / Nana / Nanny / Nat / Nat Nat / Nata / Nataliechen / Natalienchen / Natalka / Nataly / Natascha / Nataschalie / Natchen / Natel / Nateschka / Natga / Nathi / Nati / Natie / Natlie / Natsch / Natsch-Natsch / Natsche / Natschel / Natschi / Natschinski / Natschken / Natscho / Nattel-Schnattel / Natty / Natze / Natzo / Nugget / Schnattalie / Schnatte / Schnatterlie / Schnattervie / Tali / Talie / Tilli

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Famous people

• Natalia Avelon (* 1980), German-Polish actress and singer
• Natalie Alison (Austrian actress)
• Natalie Alt (American singer)
• Natalie Alyn Lind (American actress)
• Natalie Appleton (singer (All Saints))
• Natalie Baring (German writer)
• Natalie Bieser (American painter)
• Natalie Böck (ballet dancer from Germany)
• Natalie Bookchin (American artist)
• Natalie D-Napoleon (American singer)
• Natalie de la Piedra (actress from Germany)
• Natalie Dejmkova (Czech ski jumper)
• Natalie Demtröder (child actress)
• Natalie Dormer (British actress)
• Natalie Dower (British artist)
• Natalie Eschborn (German theater actress)
• Natalie Garonzi (American actress)
• Natalie Geisenberger (luger, European champion)
• Natalie Hershlag (Israeli actress)
• Natalie Hinderas (American musician)