The name Natalie means 'born on christmas day'. I have always loved this name and its even more special now that my due date is dec 26. There is a chance I could have her on christmas in which case the name applies but if she is born on any other day is it stupid to name her that? I know plenty of people name their children without even checking the meanings and if I like it thats all that matters...etc but personally would you do it?
2007-06-27 05:44:19 · 20 answers · asked by zoey 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Baby Names
Natalie is a great name. Just name her that no matter what day she is born. I have met plenty of Natalies and a don't think a single one of them was born on Christmas. And it isn't like most people know what Natalie means anyway.
2007-06-27 06:12:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't worry if she isnt born exactly on christmas day. It's still a pretty name. The only way I would let a name definition effect my decision is if it was a negative meaning. I really like the name Mallory and then I looked up the meaning when I found out I was having a girl, and it means Bad Omen. Good luck to ya!!
2007-06-27 06:23:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she's born on Christmas, then it's perfect.
And if she's not, it's all up to you. Some people place a high importance on the meaning of a name, some people pick names because they like the way it sounds, or some just pick names because it's a family name.
As long as you like it, and the meaning doesn't bother you, then I think it would be totally fine :)
2007-06-27 06:03:25 · answer #3 · answered by Amanda 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd use it anyway. I'd only avoid using a name due to its meaning if it had a really negative or embarassing meaning, because even though it's not something that comes up often, usually there is a class project or summer camp activity where kids compare the meanings of their names. Kennedy, for example, is a variation on the spelling of Cinneidigh, an Irish/Gaelic name which literally means "ugly head" (ceann=head, eidigh=ugly). I couldn't give my kid a name that means "ugly head" no matter how ugly they were (j/k!), but I could give her a name that means "born on Christmas" even if she wasn't. Natalie is a beautiful name.
2007-06-27 06:02:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honey, name your baby whatever you want. Thought would be awesome if she happened to be born on Christmas day and you name her that but either way it is a beautiful name and honestly not too many ppl will no or care what her name means. If you love Natalie name her that. Good Luck and Congratulations!
2007-06-27 05:48:33 · answer #5 · answered by tjshoney4ever 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I like the name anyway, and I think meanings are very special. If that's what you want, then go for it. Even if she's not born on x-mas it will still be close and you can tell her that she was your christmas wish :)
2007-06-27 05:54:11 · answer #6 · answered by starlightstarbright 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
whats a word that means after because if she is born on the 26 then you can name her after natalie im jk i think you should name her what you like it does not matter althought it would be great to be born that day and have a name like that well good luck and congrats!
2007-06-27 05:59:21 · answer #7 · answered by Ms. Elizabeth 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Natalie is a very pretty name...I would name her that even if she isn't born on Christmas day. I didn't even know that is what the name meant.
2007-06-27 08:17:32 · answer #8 · answered by ShootingStar 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nathalie is a nice name but other christmas names could be
Holly
Noelle
Nollaig
Nollag
2007-06-27 06:10:32 · answer #9 · answered by starrygirl 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I know lots of Natalies and not a one of them was born on Christmas Day.
If she is born then
Natalie Noelle would be pretty and both would honor her birthdate.
2007-06-27 05:48:56 · answer #10 · answered by Daybreak 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋