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

[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