Natalie
[nat-l-ee]
- a female given name: from a Latin word meaning “birthday.”
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Also Na·tal·ia [nuh-tal-yuh, -tahl-] /nəˈtæl yə, -ˈtɑl-/.
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Examples from the Web for natalie
Contemporary Examples
“I love those women that I play that have sexual power,” says Natalie Dormer.
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November 21, 2014
Of course he would go for my mother—warm, friendly, with her Natalie Wood looks and her glass-half-full optimism.
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Natalie Portman The Black Swan Oscar winner rapped on SNL with The Lonely Island.
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The politically-savvy princess Margaery Tyrell (Natalie Dormer).
Historical Examples
The moment was favourable for exchanging a few words with Natalie.
Natalie could not conceal her satisfaction at Lola's failure.
Marjorie Dean, College SophomorePauline Lester
"She never could play basket ball," was Natalie's lofty assertion.
Marjorie Dean, College SophomorePauline Lester
"That's all true, Joan," Natalie said with unusual meekness.
Marjorie Dean, College SophomorePauline Lester
"I wish she'd stay down on her," responded Natalie with fervor.
Marjorie Dean, College SophomorePauline Lester
Word Origin and History for natalie
Natalie
fem. proper name, from French Natalie, from Church Latin Natalia, from Latin (dies) natalis "birthday," in Church Latin, "Christmas Day," so probably originally a name for one born on Christmas.
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Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper