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Natasha or Talitha (Tali)

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Homerun23 · 19/02/2016 20:30

Hi there,

The title says it all really. We have finally whittled it down to our final two and would love to gauge opinion on them.

Thanks in advance x

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cornishglos · 14/05/2016 22:39

Natasha

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Homerun23 · 14/05/2016 21:28

I'm pretty sure you can pronounce it either way. I know of two and both pronounce it tal-i-tha (like Tabitha). Tal-ee-tha is also very pretty though.

I came across this link about how to proounce it: m.youtube.com/watch?v=l7POV-VNfKc

Thanks for the comments!x

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PiledUpPenguins · 14/05/2016 21:13

Talitha is not pronounced like Tabitha. It's Tal-ee-tha. I like it, I know a lovely Talitha. But if you want it pronounced like Tabitha then I think you may find that difficult.

julfin · 13/05/2016 07:25

Best of luck for your delivery! Wd love to see a photo of little Talitha when she arrives Smile

I think both pronunciations are beautiful. Tabitha is at the top of our list if we have a girl in future. Love Talitha too, although we're not planning on having three...

KoalaDownUnder · 12/05/2016 13:05

Love Talitha.

Natasha is actually a pretty name, but I struggle to like it because it's so dated to my own era (like Natalie).

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Homerun23 · 12/05/2016 12:40

Thanks everyone who has commented and Mrs9C on your kind wishes.

Feeling nervous & excited about the arrival of DC3!! Smile

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Mrs9C · 11/05/2016 23:01

Oops, ours is a Taleetha Blush, I also know a Tal-uh-tha...just personal preference.

MyNewBearTotoro · 11/05/2016 22:48

I love Talitha! Never heard it before, always loved Tabitha but adding this to the short list for DC3 too!

reup · 11/05/2016 22:47

I really like Talitha - then I met one but she pronounced it Taleetha which I didn't like.

Mrs9C · 11/05/2016 22:45

All the best for your delivery! Lovely to have another little Talitha in the world ❤️

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SoGodhelpme · 11/05/2016 17:51

Talitha is beautiful and so is the story behind it.

MitzyLeFrouf · 11/05/2016 17:49

I love the name Natasha. Talitha is okay but love the nn Tali/Tallie.

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Homerun23 · 11/05/2016 16:58

Mrs9C - I'm still pregnant (due on Friday!!). I think we are agreed on Talitha though, my husband really likes the meaning/story behind the name and I love the nn Tali.

How old is your Talitha? I'm interested to know general feedback on the name from people - you mention people request an explanation, is this just because it's an unusual name?

Thanks in advance!

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Natsku · 11/05/2016 16:29

Totally biased towards Natasha as its my name but its the best name Grin

ABitAsleep · 11/05/2016 16:25

I Prefer Talia over both of them, but Natasha, is lovely and underused these days. I'm not keen on Talitha, it just looks a bit made up.

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JudgeJudySheindlin · 20/02/2016 23:34

Talitha. It's unusual & suits a baby or adult.

SquadGoals · 20/02/2016 20:38

Love Talitha.

I know a couple - one who is Brazilian and pronounces it Tal ee tuh and the other Tal ee thuh. Both with emphasis on the ee sound.

ddeemummy · 20/02/2016 20:29

Natasha - under used name in my opinion Smile

Monica101 · 20/02/2016 19:56

I like Talitha now I know how to say it. I would have said Ta-lee-tha which I didn't like.

I would expect to have to correct pronunciation quite a bit but I wouldn't let that put you off.

User543212345 · 20/02/2016 19:45

Love Talitha! I read a terrible book with a Talitha in it once and she was described as a great beauty so that's an association for me now - Talitha = beautiful!

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Homerun23 · 20/02/2016 19:38

TAL-i-tha - basically like Tabitha but with an L! It means little girl and is an ancient name from the bible. In Arabic I think it also means "third" and it is our third baby!

Thanks everyone who has commented so far x

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thebiscuitindustry · 20/02/2016 14:22

How do you pronounce Talitha? Is it TAL-ith-a or Tal-ITH-a?

Doingmyheadin2016 · 20/02/2016 11:44

Never heard of Talitha only Tabitha which I quite like.

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