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The first name Natale is the Italian variant of Natalis. Translated, it means 'the born one' or also
What does the name Natale mean?
The name Natale has its roots in the Italian form of Natalis. Its direct translation is 'the born one' or 'the birthday' and in a religious context, it means 'the one born at Christmas'. The etymology of Natale goes back to the Latin expression dĭēs nātālis, which means 'the day of birth'. This term is used in the Christian tradition to denote the birthday of Jesus Christ and is derived earlier from the Latin natale domini, meaning 'the one born on the birthday of Christ (Christmas)'. Originally, in ancient times, the name referred to the pagan festival natalis Solis invicti, which celebrated the birthday of the undefeated sun god. Additionally, there is a connection to the Old French word noël, which means 'Christmas'. The name is internationally widespread but has a particular prevalence in French, Eastern European, and English-speaking countries. Other variants include Natalius, Natalinus, Natalio, Natalino, Noel, and Nöel. The name also appears as a surname.
Where does the name Natale come from?
The name Natale comes from Latin and means 'the one born at Christmas'.
How do you pronounce Natale?
Na-ta-le
When is the name day of Natale?
The name day for Natale is celebrated on December 25.
Popularity
In Germany, Natale is a rather rare first name. In 2022, it ranked 5,453rd on the list of the most common male first names. Its best ranking was achieved in 2011 with 2,275th place. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 20 times, which places it 5,627th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, Natale is ranked 5,733rd.
Nicknames & pet names
Natti / Thale
Famous people
- Domenico Natale Sarro (Italian composer)
- Natale Abbadia (composer)
- Natale Angielini (architect)
- Natale Battezzati (Italian publisher)
- Natale Betti (Italian painter)
- Natale Carolis (opera singer from Italy)
- Natale Cirino (actress from America)
- Natale Conti (historian)
- Natale Gonnella (football player from Italy)
- Natale Masera (Italian footballer)
- Natale Masuccio (architect from Italy)
- Natale Monferrato (Italian composer)
- Natale Ricci (painter from Italy)
- Natale Schiavoni (Italian painter)
Frequently asked questions about the name Natale
What is the origin of the name Natale?
The name Natale comes from Latin and means 'the one born at Christmas'. It is derived from dĭēs nātālis, which means 'the day of birth'. In Italian, the name has a particular prevalence.
What does the name Natale mean?
The direct translation of Natale is 'the born one' or 'the birthday'. In a religious context, the name refers to the birthday of Jesus Christ, which is celebrated at Christmas.
How popular is the name Natale?
The name Natale is internationally widespread but has a particular popularity in French, Eastern European, and English-speaking countries. Variants such as Natalius, Natalino, and Noel are also well-known.