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Opinions on the name Natalia?

38 replies

MummyToBe2001 · 21/03/2025 22:22

I really like this name and I’m thinking of using it - potentially as a middle name - for my baby (if she’s a girl).

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Takinitgottobserd · 06/06/2025 14:56

Just don’t name her sister Natasha. I knew Natalia and Natasha who were sisters and always wondered if the parents realised they’d called two daughters the same name.

KayEmAy · 06/06/2025 14:50

Gorgeous name

dontcomeatme · 06/06/2025 13:51

It's top of my girl list but OH vetoed it ☹️ beautiful name

HugHog · 06/06/2025 13:33

It's a nice name but watching Good American Family has slightly put me off it!

Needspaceforlego · 06/06/2025 13:17

RedBeech · 06/06/2025 12:07

I'm trying to work out why it would sound bad with a Scottish accent.

Because it gets said very gruffly. Hard to write but something like Nat-a-ly

RedBeech · 06/06/2025 12:07

Pillarsofsalt · 21/03/2025 22:38

Agree on the Scottish accent, otherwise gorgeous!

I'm trying to work out why it would sound bad with a Scottish accent.

Cattenberg · 06/06/2025 12:06

I like Natalia and its diminutive, Natasha.

Ilikeadrink14 · 06/06/2025 12:03

I am at a loss as to why people come on here to ask questions such as this. There are obviously going to be so many ‘Fors’ and ‘Againsts’ that I can’t see what she’s hoping to achieve. She will be even more confused.
If it were me, I would put both names in a hat, then pick one out. Or use both names, one as a middle name.

Jade520 · 22/03/2025 16:23

Love it. Beautiful sounding name.

piperatthegates · 22/03/2025 15:22

I love it, it was on my list of names for my own DD but my DH didn't like it so it was vetoed.

Bbq1 · 22/03/2025 15:21

Very pretty and feminine.

ThatshallotBaby · 22/03/2025 15:20

I absolutely love the name Natalia. Lovely for a Christmas baby too.

LadyMonicaBaddingham · 22/03/2025 15:14

There was one in my class last year, really lovely girl, so the name has very positive associations for me. I really like it.

Leeloo1233 · 22/03/2025 15:09

I would assume Russian

Snugglemonkey · 22/03/2025 00:53

I think it is lovely (and not just for Italian types). My issue with it us also an accent one. Not the Scottish accent, as there is more than one and I have heard it said here and be perfectly lovely. More the adding random r sounds. Natarliar would totally melt my head. Where do you live Op? What would it sound like there?

MidnightMillie · 22/03/2025 00:41

Oh I love it!

Which is unusual for me because I normally have to sit on my hands when a lot of names are suggested on here!

28Fluctuations · 22/03/2025 00:38

Lovely name wherever it originated! Go for it.

28Fluctuations · 22/03/2025 00:37

mathanxiety · 22/03/2025 00:35

I'd consider it much more of a Russian sounding name.

I also always think of Natalia as Russian.

mathanxiety · 22/03/2025 00:35

BrandonFlowersEyesWithEyeliner · 21/03/2025 23:45

It is a lovely name. But, there's a but.

It's so Italian sounding - that a curvy , beautiful (slightly high maintenance 😄) lady with a Kelly Brooke figure, long black loose curled hair , sunglasses (the big black ones ) , black long sleeved low v-Cut top, beige chinos, 'clip clop" heels is heavily strutting past looking sassy and confident, chewing a piece of gum. To me, that is 'Natalia'!!! (I think a few posters will be secretly nodding in agreement)

If your Natalia is fair, blonde haired blue eyed and very 'english rose' looking - it just won't work 🙈

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I'd consider it much more of a Russian sounding name.

mathanxiety · 22/03/2025 00:34

Gorgeous name! I love it. It's really elegant, even regal.

stillwaitingtobepaid · 21/03/2025 23:47

I think it’s a pretty name.Just use it if you like it.X

BrandonFlowersEyesWithEyeliner · 21/03/2025 23:45

It is a lovely name. But, there's a but.

It's so Italian sounding - that a curvy , beautiful (slightly high maintenance 😄) lady with a Kelly Brooke figure, long black loose curled hair , sunglasses (the big black ones ) , black long sleeved low v-Cut top, beige chinos, 'clip clop" heels is heavily strutting past looking sassy and confident, chewing a piece of gum. To me, that is 'Natalia'!!! (I think a few posters will be secretly nodding in agreement)

If your Natalia is fair, blonde haired blue eyed and very 'english rose' looking - it just won't work 🙈

Needspaceforlego · 21/03/2025 23:36

There's nothing wrong with it. Perfectly acceptable name. I don't think the child will have any hassle with it, ie no dodgy nicknames deriving from it.

However I personally don't like it. I don't really know why it might well be the Scottish accent and the gruff way if would end up being said. And actually I don't like Natalie for the same reason.

sunshineandshowers40 · 21/03/2025 23:26

Lovely name. 😊

SpectatorInLife · 21/03/2025 23:25

Lovely name.

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