Find out how popular the first name Atalie has been for the last 49 years (from 1976 to 2024) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Atalie by gender

Based on the last 49 years of data, Atalie is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2024, there were 24 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Atalie.

The history of the first name Atalie

The name Atalie is a feminine given name that has its origins in ancient Greek. It is derived from the Greek word "athalos," which means "delicate" or "tender." The name first appeared in written records during the Classical period of ancient Greece, around the 5th century BCE.

In Greek mythology, Atalie was the name of one of the Oceanids, the three thousand daughters of the Titans Oceanus and Tethys. This association with the sea nymphs adds a poetic and mythological dimension to the name.

The name Atalie gained popularity during the Byzantine era, particularly among the Greek-speaking population of the Eastern Roman Empire. One of the earliest documented instances of the name can be found in the records of the Hagia Sophia, the famous cathedral in Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul), where an Atalie was listed as a donor in the 6th century CE.

Throughout the Middle Ages, the name remained in use among Greek Orthodox Christians, although it was relatively rare. One notable bearer of the name was Atalie of Courtrai (1014-1062), a Flemish noblewoman and abbess who founded the Benedictine monastery of Our Lady of the Dunes in present-day Belgium.

During the Renaissance period, the name Atalie gained renewed popularity in Italy, where it was often spelled as Atalia or Talia. One of the most famous bearers of the name was Atalia Margherita Castellini (1521-1599), an Italian poet and writer who was a prominent figure in the literary circles of Renaissance Florence.

In the 17th century, the name crossed over into France, where it was often spelled as Athalie. A notable French bearer of the name was Athalie de Rochechouart (1630-1715), a noblewoman who served as the governess to the children of King Louis XIV.

Another significant historical figure with the name Atalie was Atalie Princess of Saxony (1799-1832), a member of the House of Wettin and the wife of King Frederick Augustus II of Saxony. Her life and tragic death at a young age became the subject of numerous literary works and operas in the 19th century.

While the name Atalie has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, it has been borne by several other notable individuals, including Atalie Gladys Edwards (1868-1937), a British botanist and explorer who made significant contributions to the study of the flora of South Africa, and Atalie Derain (1888-1975), a French painter and printmaker associated with the Fauvist movement.

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