Natalie
Meaning of Natalie
Natalie traces its lineage to the Latin “Natalia,” a devotional term meaning “birthday of the Lord,” yet in modern usage the name has slipped free of its seasonal confines and now works perfectly well in July as in December. In English it is voiced nuh-TAL-ee, while the French prefer na-TA-lee, a subtle shift that hints at the name’s pan-European reach. American numbers reveal a steady climb from virtual obscurity in the mid-20th century to a peak at No. 14 in 2010, a surge helped along by silver-screen icon Natalie Wood and later by polymath actor Natalie Portman; even with a gradual descent, it still sat comfortably at No. 73 in 2024, demonstrating staying power rather than mere trendiness. The name’s built-in nickname “Nat” offers a crisp, unisex shorthand, and “Talia” provides a softer, more lyrical alternative, so parents gain versatility without having to invent anything new. Culturally, Natalie balances elegance and approachability—equally at home on a concert-hall marquee (think singer Natalie Cole) or on a youth-league roster—while its etymological nod to birth quietly underscores the fresh-start optimism that often accompanies a new baby; one could call that a feature, not a bug.
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
| Natalie Portman, born Natalie Hershlag, is an Israeli American actress, producer, and director whose prolific work in blockbusters and independent films has earned her an Academy Award, a BAFTA, and two Golden Globes. |
| American writer Natalie Clifford Barney hosted an influential Paris salon and expressed lesbian and feminist themes in her poetry, plays, and epigrams. |
| Natalie Cole, daughter of Nat King Cole, was an American singer, songwriter, and actress who rose to fame in the 1970s with Inseparable and became the first African American and first R and B act to win Best New Artist at the Grammys. |
| Natalie Merchant is an American singer-songwriter who fronted 10,000 Maniacs from 1981 through seven albums before starting a solo career in 1993, releasing nine studio albums. |
| Natalie Avellino is a former Australian netball star and current coach who made 20 senior appearances from 1994 to 2006, winning World Championship gold in 1995 and Commonwealth Games silver in 2006. |
| Natalie Decker Lemke - Natalie Decker is an American stock car driver who competes part-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, has participated in Drive for Diversity and the Alan Kulwicki program, and is the cousin of fellow racers Claire and Paige Decker. |
| Australian YouTuber and actress Natalie Tran, known as communitychannel, rose to fame for witty everyday comedy from 2006 to 2016, becoming Australia’s most subscribed creator before stepping back from regular uploads. |
| Natalija Obrenovic, known as Natalie of Serbia, born into the noble Moldavian Keshko family, was Princess from 1875 to 1882 and Queen from 1882 to 1889 as the wife of King Milan I of Serbia. |
| Natalie Glebova is a Canadian author and beauty pageant titleholder who won Miss Universe Canada and Miss Universe in 2005. |
| Dutch singer Natalie La Rose signed with International Music Group and Republic Records in 2013 and is best known for her 2015 hit Somebody. |
| Natalie Dean - Natalie E. Dean is an American biostatistician and University of Florida assistant professor who models infectious disease outbreaks including Ebola, Zika, and COVID-19. |
| Natalie du Toit is a South African swimmer who won Paralympic and Commonwealth golds and became the third amputee Olympian, placing 16th in the 10 km swim at the 2008 Beijing Games. |
| Natalie Diane Grant is an American contemporary Christian singer and songwriter who won Dove Award Female Vocalist of the Year four straight years from 2006 to 2009 and again in 2012, and is a nine time Grammy nominee. |
| Natalie Morales is an American actress and director best known as Dr. Monica Beltran on Grey's Anatomy, with notable roles in The Beast in Me, The Middleman, Trophy Wife, The Grinder, White Collar, Parks and Recreation, Santa Clarita Diet, Dead to Me, and The Morning Show. |
| Natalie Jane Pinkham is a British TV presenter and Formula One pit lane reporter for Sky Sports F1, formerly with BBC Radio 5 Live, also known for hosting Police Interceptors Special Edition on Five Star and appearing on Live from Studio Five and The Wright Stuff. |
