What Does the Name Natalie Mean?
Natalie is a girl's name of Latin origin meaning “Christmas Day; birthday.”
Updated June 2026
| Name | Natalie |
|---|---|
| Gender | female |
| Origin | Latin |
| Meaning | Christmas Day; birthday |
| Variants | Nathalie, Natalia, Natalee, Nataly, Natasha |
| Popularity | Top 20 US girls' name throughout the 2000s. |
The meaning and origin of Natalie
The name Natalie means “Christmas Day; birthday” and has Latin origins. From the Late Latin Natalia, derived from natale domini meaning 'birthday of the Lord,' i.e. Christmas. Traditionally given to girls born around Christmas, it is borne by an early Christian saint.
Variants and related names
Natalie is related to several other names you may recognize: Nathalie, Natalia, Natalee, Nataly, Natasha. These share a common root or are spelling and language variants of the same name.
How popular is the name Natalie?
Top 20 US girls' name throughout the 2000s.
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What does the name Natalie mean?+
The name Natalie means “Christmas Day; birthday” and is of Latin origin.
What is the origin of the name Natalie?+
Natalie originates from Latin.
Is Natalie a popular name?+
Yes — see the popularity note above for how Natalie has trended in the US over time.
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Sources
- Behind the Name — Etymology and history of first names — Behind the Name
- US Social Security Administration — Popular baby names by year — Social Security Administration
- A Dictionary of First Names — Oxford Reference — Oxford University Press