Natalie
Meaning of Natalie
Natalie is a timeless female name of French origin, derived from the Latin "Natalia," meaning "Christmas Day." The French pronunciation is na-TA-lee (/na.ta.li/), while in English, it's pronounced as nuh-TAL-ee (/nʊtˌli/). Over recent decades, Natalie has remained a popular choice for parents in the United States. It reached its peak popularity between 2006 and 2010, consistently ranking within the top 20 most chosen names. Despite slight dips in more recent years, Natalie remains a beloved choice due to its elegant sound and positive connotations.
Pronunciation
French
- Pronunced as na-TA-lee (/na.ta.li/)
English
- Pronunced as nuh-TAL-ee (/nʊtˌli/)
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Notable People Named Natalie
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| Natalie Clifford Barney was an influential American writer known for hosting a renowned literary salon in Paris and for her impactful poetry, plays, and epigrams that reflected her lesbianism and feminism. |
| Natalie Maria Cole was an influential American singer, songwriter, and actress, known for her Grammy-winning debut album "Inseparable" and for being the daughter of legendary musician Nat King Cole. |
| Natalie Anne Merchant is an American alternative rock singer-songwriter known for her time as the lead vocalist and primary lyricist of the band 10,000 Maniacs before pursuing a successful solo career. |
| Natalie Avellino is a former Australian netball player and current coach, with 20 senior appearances for Australia and notable achievements at the World Netball Championships and Commonwealth Games. |
| Natalie Marie Decker is an American professional stock car racing driver known for competing in the NASCAR Xfinity Series and ARCA Menards Series, driving the No. 53 car for Emerling-Gase Motorsports, as well as in the NASCAR Truck Series and the Trans-Am Series. |
| Natalie Tran, also known as communitychannel, is an Australian YouTuber, actress, and comedian, best known for her humorous videos addressing everyday topics. |
| Natalija Obrenović, also known as Natalie of Serbia, was the Princess and later Queen of Serbia from 1875 to 1889, and was of ethnic Romanian origin. |
| Natalie Glebova is a Canadian advocate and beauty queen who won the Miss Universe title in 2005. |
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| Natalie Dean - Natalie E. Dean is an American biostatistician and assistant professor of Biostatistics at the University of Florida, known for her expertise in infectious disease epidemiology and research on outbreaks such as Ebola, Zika, and COVID-19. |
| Natalie du Toit OIG MBE is a South African swimmer who made history as one of the few Paralympians to compete at the Olympics and won gold medals at the Paralympic and Commonwealth Games. |
| Natalie Diane Grant is a renowned American singer and songwriter of contemporary Christian music, known for her multiple Dove Awards and Grammy nominations. |
| Natalie Morales is an American actress known for her roles in TV series such as The Middleman, White Collar, The Grinder, Abby's, and for her appearances in feature films like Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps and Going the Distance. |
| Natalie Jane Pinkham is a British television presenter and Formula One pit lane reporter known for her work with Sky Sports F1 and BBC Radio 5 Live, as well as appearances on other TV shows. |
