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Anatole
How to Pronounce Anatole
Pronounced AN-uh-tohl /ˈæn.ə.toʊl/Medium
Meaning: From the Greek anatole, 'sunrise; the East; dawn.' Borne by St Anatolius and by the character Anatole in Tolstoy's War and Peace. Carried honestly.Low
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U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Anatole comes from the Greek anatole, 'sunrise; the East; dawn' (the root also behind Anatolia). It was borne by St Anatolius and lives on in literature as Tolstoy's Anatole. It reads bright and classic, and we note its root honestly — rare in the U.S. (said 'AN-uh-tohl').
In the U.S. it appears only rarely, more familiar in France and Russia. Rare, radiant, and classic.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Anatole mean?
Anatole is Greek for 'sunrise; the East; dawn' — borne by St Anatolius and a War and Peace character.
How do you pronounce Anatole?
It's said AN-uh-tohl /ˈæn.ə.toʊl/ — three syllables, stress on the first.
Is Anatole a boy or girl name?
Anatole is a boy's name.
How popular is Anatole?
Anatole is rare in the U.S., more familiar in France and Russia.