Natalie vs. Natalia

[cherrysorbet.livejournal.com]

So, I'm fairly certain that my first daughter will be called either Natalie or Natalia... but I'm having a VERY difficult time deciding between the two as I love both names.

Just out of interest... which one do you prefer?

Comments

[th3-unicorn.livejournal.com]

In english, Natalie :)
Natalia in english can be a mouthful.

[xxladyjxx.livejournal.com]

Ooh, love them both! We prefer Natalia, though, more feminine sounding. :)

[jazbot.livejournal.com]

I prefer Natalia, but only based on the fact that I've met one really nice Natalia, and about 4 horrible Natalies

[babykalina.livejournal.com]

I love Natalie. I don't really like Natalia.

[omfg----hxc.livejournal.com]

Natalie.

[glitterberrys.livejournal.com]

Natalia

I don't like either much, but I hate Natalie

[miss-tee.livejournal.com]

Natalia but I may be biased because it's my cousin's name.

[memorymaze.livejournal.com]

I love Natalie and rather dislike Natalia.

[zorianna.livejournal.com]

Natalie. But I may be biased. LoL

[rorylareina.livejournal.com]

Natalie.

[shortbutfast.livejournal.com]

natalia sounds more dramatic while natalie in the american context reminds me of strippers.

[sandtree.livejournal.com]

Definitely Natalie.

[mimiwrites.livejournal.com]

I like both, but I think Natalia is prettier.

[emtotherescuee.livejournal.com]

Natalia, because there are so many Natalies running around, but not as many Natalias.

[iamsurrealism.livejournal.com]

Natalia.

[seksimaggie.livejournal.com]

I really prefer Natalie, unless you're strongly Italian or something.

[http://users.livejournal.com/_x_blackroses_x/]

Natalia, all the way.

[satunian.livejournal.com]

Natalia, ftw!

[dustkitty.livejournal.com]

I like both. I think it should depend on how each flows with your last name and whatever middle name you choose.

I'm having the same trouble with Rhianne/Rhianna/Rhiannon and Susan/Suzanne/Susannah. They're basically the same names, so it's really just a matter of which sounds best in combination with the baby's other names.

[freezemyazaleas.livejournal.com]

I like Natalie a lot better. I was almost named that.

[daydream11.livejournal.com]

Name her Natalia and use Natalie as a nickname. Weird thing is, I'm writing a book and I was caught in the same situation. So I'm doing what I just suggested to you. =D

[after-the-ashes.livejournal.com]

I don't like it as a nn... Idk why, either.

[daydream11.livejournal.com]

*shrug* If that's the case, I suggest Natalia. It's prettier, IMO, and not as common as Natalie.

[parresa22.livejournal.com]

Just so you know, the nickname for Natalie ends up being Nat or Natty. Both of which I hated as a kid. I think Natalia might be better, because you could go with Talia instead of Natty.

[cherrysorbet.livejournal.com]

lol, I hate the nn Talia... Nat or Natty doesn't bother me so much.

[parresa22.livejournal.com]

Yeah but I always associated it with 'gnat' and felt like a bug.

[cherrysorbet.livejournal.com]

Haha fair enough then :P

[cherrysorbet.livejournal.com]

Hmmm, that's an idea I didn't think of, thanks :D

[daydream11.livejournal.com]

No problem! =D

[after-the-ashes.livejournal.com]

It used to be Natalia, now it's Natalie. And they've been on my list for awhile =]

[yellowsummers.livejournal.com]

I like Natalia infinitely more. It's more interesting, and I don't like -ee names.

[blue-suspenders.livejournal.com]

Natalia
My name's actually Natalie, but Natalia is a more interesting name, in my opinion.

[arbus.livejournal.com]

i had a wonderful teacher in elementary school named sister natalie (catholic school) and i loved her so much that i named one of my dolls after her. so, i prefer natalie.

[parresa22.livejournal.com]

My name is Natalie, and as a kid I always wished it was Natalia, because it sounded more exotic.
Now they are both popular, so I don't think it would make as much difference.
I still vote Natalia.

[jerseygrits.livejournal.com]

To me, Natalia is more feminine, more elegant, more exotic, and less popular than Natalie, and I prefer it for those reasons. Natalie isn't a bad name either. It just depends on what you're going for.