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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Sunrise, dawn (the east)
- Origin
- Greek, via French
- Gender
- Primarily used for boys
- Pronunciation
- AN-uh-tohl
Anatole is a Greek name that came into English by way of French, and it has a meaning: sunrise, or dawn — literally "the east." If you're drawn to names tied to the start of day, this one carries that meaning directly rather than by stretch or association.
Meaning & Origin of Anatole
Meaning: Sunrise, dawn (the east).
Origin: Greek, via French.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Anatole
AN-uh-tohlIPA /ˈænətoʊl/
Popularity of Anatole
SSA records for Anatole run from 1889 to 2022. It peaked in 1889 at #979 with 5 babies given the name, and by 2022, the latest year on record, it sat at #10951 with 6 babies — a name that has stayed rare across the entire tracked period.
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FAQ
What does the name Anatole mean?
Sunrise, dawn (the east). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Anatole?
Anatole is pronounced AN-uh-tohl (IPA: /ˈænətoʊl/).
Is Anatole a popular name right now?
Anatole peaked at #979 in 1889 and is ranked #10951 as of 2022. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1889–2022.)
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