Nathalie
/na.ta.li/feminine
Natalie is a female given name in French, spelled Nathalie.
Nathalie is a feminine given name used for females.
Meaning: female given name (name)
Which one should you use?
Nath is a shortened informal version of the name, while Nat serves as a simple and casual option. Nana is used as an affectionate informal nickname.
How do you pronounce it?
The name consists of 3 syllables, pronounced /na.ta.li/.
Did you know?
- In some French families, Nana is used as a nickname for Nathalie, but in general French slang, nana is a common word for 'girl' or 'woman'.
- The name became a cultural phenomenon in France due to the 1964 hit song 'Nathalie' by Gilbert Bécaud, which tells the story of a girl in Russia.
- In historical French contexts, the name's connection to 'Christmas' (from Noël/Natalis) implies a connection to being 'born on the festive day'.
Examples in context
- Nat , on se voit ce soir pour un café ?Nat, shall we meet tonight for a coffee?
- Je m'appelle Nathalie.My name is Nathalie.
- Est-ce que Nathalie est là ?Is Nathalie here?
- J'ai rendez-vous avec Nathalie.I have an appointment with Nathalie.
Example conversation
Emma and Lucas are at a café waiting for a friend.
- EmmaEst-ce que Nathalie est déjà arrivée ?Has Nathalie arrived already?
- LucasNon, elle n'est pas encore là.No, she is not here yet.
- EmmaElle doit être en retard.She must be late.
- LucasJe vais appeler Nathalie.I will call Nathalie.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “natalie” translations and entries Nathalie, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
