The girl's name Natalie \n(a)-ta-lie\ is pronounced NAT-a-lee. It is of Latin origin, and its meaning is "birthday". Refers to the birthday of Christ, or Christmas. French form of Natalya. There was a fourth-century Saint Natalia. The "h" is silent in the French form Nathalie; some American variants (like Nathalee) are phonetically spelled to retain the "h" sound. Actresses Natalie Wood, Natalie Portman; singer Natalie Cole.

ORIGIN
Latin

MEANING
Born on Christmas day

From the Latin name Natalia which refers to Christmas or the birthday of Christ. Actress Natalie Wood, born Natalya Nikolaevna Zakharenko, first brought attention to the name when she appeared in the 1947 film, "Miracle on 34th Street" at the age of nine.

VARIATIONS
Nathan Nathaniel

ALTERNATIVES
Natilie Nathaly Natily Natalee Nathalee Natelie Nathalie Nataly

NICKNAMES
Nata Nattie

FAMOUS Natalies
Natalie Portman Natalie Cole Natalie Maines (Dixie Chicks)

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