The nameNatale
Natale is the Italian equivalent of Noel, a name given to children born at Christmas.
- Boy's name
- Italian
Meaning
Natale comes from the Latin natalis, "of birth", referring to the Nativity.
Origin
Italian.
History
In the United States Natale was mostly given by Italian immigrant families in the early 20th century.
Popularity of the name Natale
Natale in the United States
Natale was most popular in the United States in the 1920s, with 271 births over the decade, 18% of all recorded babies named Natale. Its rise began around 1906, and it peaked in 1915. Half of all babies named Natale in the United States were born before 1950, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Natale mean?
Natale comes from the Latin natalis, "of birth", referring to the Nativity.
What is the origin of the name Natale?
Italian.
Is Natale a girl's or a boy's name?
Natale is a boy's name. In the United States, 24% of the babies named Natale are girls.
What are the variants of the name Natale?
Variants and related names of Natale include Natalina.