Of Latin origin.
From “natale domini”. Means “Christmas day”.
Common variant is Natalia.
Saint Natalia was the wife of Saint Adrian.
They were both martyrs from Nicomedia on the 4th century, during the ruling of emperor Maximilian.
The name Natalia was common among Eastern Orthodox Christians.
Natalie gained popularity in the United States due to actress Natalie Wood.
Alternative forms of the name are Natalia, Nathalie, Nat, Natali, Natalka, Natalya, Natalee, Natille, Nata, Nataliya, Natálie, Nataline, Talia.
Famous bearers are Natalie Wood, Natalie Portman, Natalie Cole, Natalie Imbruglia, Natalie Merchant, Natalie Maines, Natalie Coughlin, Natalia Tena, Natalia Kills, Natalia Jiménez, Natalia Lafourcade.
Natalie is a popular name in Czech Republic and the United States.