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what is your first association with the name Natasha?

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SleepyRoo · 13/02/2016 18:20

Trying to find a middle name that's "proper" and appealing, to come after our slightly more quirky choice of first name. DH and I can't agree on any and baby is almost here. Thoughts on Natasha - is it nice, wearable and feminine, or a bit 80s? Can't tell any more

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ZenNudist · 14/02/2016 19:43

It's fine as a middle name. If go for a middle name you love. It can be really popular as it's not really going to get used much.

WinterWinnie · 14/02/2016 19:41

Natasha is a perfectly usable name - isn't my style, but go for it

mikado1 · 14/02/2016 17:14

Big's wife in SATC!

Agree 're nns.

IsEatBedThyme · 14/02/2016 17:01

Girl in my year at school, 28/29 now.

Cerseirys · 14/02/2016 16:01

Natasha from War and Peace, though of course her name would've been Natalia/Natalya with Natasha the diminutive.

socktastic · 14/02/2016 15:45

I see a graceful Ballerina.... I don't know why!

CityFox · 14/02/2016 11:09

Things that would spring to mind for me....A bit 80's/90's. A little bit chavvy. Russian.

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SleepyRoo · 14/02/2016 10:51

Thanks all. I think I've gone off it. Maybe we don't need a middle name at all!

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Snazarooney · 14/02/2016 00:19

Natasha is pretty but nn Tash is awful!

mrsschu · 14/02/2016 00:16

Reminds me of a school friend who I haven't seen in about 20 years! Because of that it sounds a little dated to me (80's?) but it's quite nice really.

ravenAK · 13/02/2016 19:04

Nice, clever, blonde.

I had a mate at school called Natasha who I thought was wonderful, & I've never met one I didn't like since.

Doesn't shorten brilliantly, is the only thing?

Sallyhasleftthebuilding · 13/02/2016 19:04

I think dark hair and hairy!! Oh and as a pp - annoying bossy cow girl in DD class

Dachshund · 13/02/2016 19:04

My two friends! Tash and Tasha though, so be sure you like those variants as nicknames as she'll never be called the full version

daisydalrymple · 13/02/2016 19:02

I think it's a lovely name, especially for a middle name if you feel it flows well with your chosen first name. Yes, it's of an era, I know lots of Natasha's in their 30s, but all that means is as with all beautiful names it will have it's due revival at some point.

Anyway, op, I'm absolutely delighted with this thread, as I had a Canadian pen pal called Natasha from age 12, through to early 20s, and this thread made me google her (very unusual surname, Eastern european dad), and I JUST FOUND HER ON FACEBOOK!!! Grin

DramaAlpaca · 13/02/2016 19:01

My first thought is it's Russian, a nickname for Natalia.

It's a bit dated, but a perfectly nice name.

Zhabr · 13/02/2016 19:01

Sorry double post

Zhabr · 13/02/2016 19:00

Natasha from Russia
Natasha Rostova
Natasha Kampush
Not very popular in Russia at the moment

Zhabr · 13/02/2016 18:56

Timeless, really
Natasha from Russia
Not very popular in Russia at the moment

GiveMyHeadPeaceffs · 13/02/2016 18:54

I think it's a lovely name! It's my friend's middle name; she has a very unusual first name and I think Natasha goes well with it. Anyone that thinks it's a certain class kind of shows their own hang ups imo

Helmetbymidnight · 13/02/2016 18:49

I would have said 'Kinski' but I've just watched War and Peace...

UmbongoUnchained · 13/02/2016 18:48

It's a lovely Russian name! Also makes me think of Black Widow.

SpotOn · 13/02/2016 18:47

Natasha Kaplinkiplonk or whatever her name is.

It's a nice name....but I don't like the usual nn's.

superram · 13/02/2016 18:47

I immediately thought a bit common but actually I teach a lovely Natasha and it may grow on me. The possibility of tasha as a nickname puts me off.

Muskey · 13/02/2016 18:44

Asking for impressions but reminds me of a queen bee type in dd class (sorry)

rosieliveson1 · 13/02/2016 18:43

IMy first thought on hearing it is the film 'true lies' where the female lead is being given her spy name and she hopefully asks for "Natasha" (nat-ar-shah) Grin

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