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Natalie

Meaning: born on Christmas Day · Origin: Latin · Gender: usually a girl's name

Origin & history

From Latin natale domini, 'birthday of the Lord', so it was traditionally given to girls born at Christmas.

Famous people named Natalie

Natalie Portman (actor)
Natalie Wood (actor)

Nicknames

Nat, Talia, Nattie

Variants & related names

Natalia, Nathalie, Natalya

Natalie name art

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FAQ

What does the name Natalie mean?

Natalie means “born on Christmas Day”. It comes from Latin.

Is Natalie a popular name?

Yes — Natalie has been one of the most popular girls' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.

What are nicknames for Natalie?

Nat, Talia, Nattie.

What are other forms of Natalie?

Natalia, Nathalie, Natalya.

Similar names

Grace · Camila · Emily · Victoria · Nova · Emilia

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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.