what is your first association with the name Natasha?

[SleepyRoo]

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

Sorry double post

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

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

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!!!

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

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

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?

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.

Natasha is pretty but nn Tash is awful!

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

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

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

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

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

Big's wife in SATC!

Agree 're nns.

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

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.