Comments for the name Natasha

In Greece, Natasha is also a diminutive for Anastasia.

The name Natasha means Christmas child, born on Christmas day. Its main origin is Scandinavian.

Natasha isn't Scandinavian. It's Russian.

Natasha does have Slavic roots, not sure about Scandinavian roots though. It main origin is ethnic European including the Slavic countries and Greece.

I like it spelled like this: Natascha. It's one of my best friend's name.

Natasha can also be used as a nickname for Natalya. I know a Russian girl named Natalya, but no one ever called her that because it was too formal. We always called her Natasha.

My name is Natasha and it means "Born on Christmas". Its origin is Russian. I am 13 and I have always hated my name. But now I'm starting to realize it's kind of a pretty name.

My first name is Sophie, and I HATE that name sooo much, but my second name is Natasha, and so I've changed my name to that, so everytime I meet someone, I say I'm Natasha. (thank god for second names)

Natasha is my name and I share it with 2 other people at school, including a teacher. Two famous bearers of my name are Natasha Hamilton from Atomic Kitten and Natasha Bedingfield.

Natasha is the name of the villainess of the "Rocky and Bullwinkle" cartoons.

My name is Natasha and it really gets on my nerves when people confuse it with Natalie. I sometimes think they do it deliberately just to wind me up.

Natasha was the real name of actress Natalie Wood.

I have never been fond of this name ever since someone told me that their name was Natasha and if you spelt it backwards it said "ah-satan" I don't like having the word satan in a name.

'Satan' was originally an angel. Naming your child Natasha is equal to naming it Lucy or Jennifer ('Lucifer'). If you've got any respect for the English alphabet, you won't be silly enough to spell a name backwards, unless you're part of a cult.

If you had read the comment properly I didn't say that I spelt backwards or was part of a cult, it was just someone I met briefly that was bragging to everyone that her name had Satan in it and it turned me off the name.

You didn't say someone was bragging about that, but that is still not nice. It is a good reason to be turned off the name, I suppose, if you did hear this woman bragging about such things. I personally like the name, it is pleasant, in a Russian way.

My name's Atasha--a form of Natasha. It's kind of ironic for me because 'Natasha' means born on Christmas, when in fact, I was born in the dead center of the summer--August 8th.

Needless to say, I do not have red hair and blue-green eyes. It would look terrible on me if I did, seeing as I am of Indian (India) origin. Honestly, could you imagine a brown-skined redhead with blueish-green eyes?

Also Serbian.

A famous bearer of this name is supermodel Natahsa Poly (Polevshchekova) who is from Perm, Russia.

My husband and I, born in the mid 60's, always associate this name with the Rocky and Bullwinkle villan, who with her "dahlink" Boris, was always "makingk trubble for moose und skvirrel". My kids, born in the 90's, associate it with Baby Natasha from Sesame Street (aka Soo-OOOO-per Baby!), a furry little purple monster whose favorite activity is blowing raspberries.

English: A famous bearer of this name is former actress Nataša Gollová who is from Czechia
Česky: Slavná nositelka tohoto jména je bývalý herečka Nataša Gollová, která pochází z Česka.

There is an author named Natasha Mostert.

In Leo Tolstoy's novel 'War and Peace' there is a girl named Natalya Rostova who is called Natasha.

I used to think that this was a good name, untill I met this really snobby, annoying, mean and selfish Natasha. She gave me a bad impression.

There is the singer Natasha Bedingfield.

My name is Nastassja. I guess a derivitave of the name Natasha, but none the less, I was named after Nastassja Kinski, a famous model and actress. My friends call me Tassja, pronounced Tasha, and I think it fits me well, though I neither have red hair or blue green eyes. I have black hair, naturally, and hazel eyes. Thanks for everyone's insight though!

I really like Natasha with the nickname Tash. :)

I have this name, every other person (that is 2 people though it's getting popular now) who is a bearer of this name tends to be very senstitive. Sadly this name gets shortened to Tasha, which makes a formal upperclass name into trailer trash.

Greek meaning 'rebirth'.

In Russian it means 'Tower', 'Christmas' and 'Birthday'. In African it means 'Thank You'.

My mother's name is Natasha. There once was this Russian guy, who didn't speak very good English, and she had mentioned her name, so he said:
"But you have Russian name, speak Russian!".

It's a dimunitive of Natalia/Natalie in Russian, but it doesn't mean *anything* in Russian besides the meaning of the Latin word Natalia derives from. In Latin Natalia means something along the lines "natural". Nastassja has nothing to do with Natasha, Nastassja is Anastasia.

There is a French Canadian singer who is named Natasha St-Pier.

Swiss-American actress Candace Cameron & Russian hockeyplayer Valeriy Bure have a daughter Natasha Valeriyevna Bure, born 15. August, 1998.

I have heard it as a name with Hindi origins.
Nat from Nataraj the incarnation of Shiva as The Lord of Dance. Asha from life, hope, desire. As for the judgment over Satan included in the spelling of the name, deal with it. There can be no light without the dark.

I love the name even more now, since I've got into the work of English actress Natasha Richardson, and I would consider naming a child after her. It's quite mysterious and mythic. Love it!

The name Natasha conjures up this image of a Russian ballerina in my mind.

My name is Natasha and I've always liked it! That said only new acquaintances call me Natasha as all my family and friends call me Tasha or Tash, both of which are pretty swish and seem to suit me. Can't say I've ever felt they 'dumb down' the name. Apart from the odd moustache joke (which can be quite funny sometimes!).

Plus what, I've always liked the irony of the name spelling Ah-Satan backwards yet having meanings linked with Christmas - you can't get more interesting than that!

If you like this name and hate the name Nevaeh, you can name your daughter Natasha and have fun by telling all those people who tell you that they named their daughter Nevaeh because it's 'heaven' spelled backwards that you named your daughter Natasha because it's 'ah Satan' spelled backwards! This is quite a pretty name, and it always makes me think of attractive young women. It's common, so I wouldn't use it myself, and I avoid anything remotely religious anyway.

Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous name! I want it to be mine, all mine! =)

Did anyone mention Natasha Richardson?

This is my twin sister's name, I think it's very pretty.

Though it's beautiful and reminds me of the wonderful singer Natasha Bedingfield, it's a bit of a stripper name.

Russian actress Nataliya Shimanchuk, born in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

A famous bearer is also Obama's youngest daughter, Natasha Obama, nicknamed Sasha.

1. Natacha Atlas is an Arabic/Belgian singer who is known for blending traditional Arabic music with modern sounds.

2. Natasha is the evil cohort of Boris in Rocky & Bullwinkle.

I love this name! It's so pretty!

This is my name, and unfortunately, it's a Slavic term for a prostitute.

In Piers Anthony's novel "Being a Green Mother" one of the main characters is a man called Natasha. However, he reveals that he is in fact Satan in disguise, explaining that "Natasha" backwards is "Ah, Satan".

A lot of people have said Natasha is overused but I've only known one (whose younger than). Natasha Richardson is a great example of what the name can be so here's hoping she recovers as the world needs to show what all you Natashas can do.

Natasha is so pretty, on a sad note actress Natasha Richardson died in a skiing accident, and this has made me adamant to use for my daughter if I have one. My Natasha will be Natasha Jane just like Ms Richardson.

My second-oldest sister is named NaTHasha, which my mom got from this name. She was talking with her friends about baby names when she was pregnant with my sister, and one friend, who had a very bad cold, suggested Natasha. Her stuffiness made it sound like NaTHasha, which my mom liked better. My mom and sister have always gotten compliments on this name, and though she has gotten a few mispronunciations she likes it. I think it's beautiful and unique without being over-the-top, and it flows nicely with Lynne, her middle name.

I've always liked this name, it's very pleasing to the ear and a very good name for a girl born on Christmas Day.

Though I'm not a fan of Russian nicknames being used as full names in their own right (such as Katya and Anya), Natasha is one of the few that I don't mind as a legal name. It just doesn't sound quite as nicknamey to my ears as other Russian diminutive forms that just sound silly as full names.

Also, this name is Macedonian in origin. It is also used in many Slavic speaking countries due to the relation with the Russian language.

My name is Natasha and I love it. My mum was stuck between Natasha and Natalie but chose Natasha in the end. It means 'Christmas born' which was one of the main reasons she chose it as I was supposed to be born in Christmas day but ended up five weeks early instead. However, I'm usually referred to as Tasha or Tash - even by teachers - as Natasha is a rather long name and it tends to be easier to say Tasha than Natasha. Also for the record, I don't have green eyes or natural red hair. And the whole “ah-satan” thing is silly. My mum is a devote Catholic and doesn’t care about it. Also, I am 16 and don’t drink or do drugs. Yes, I’m absolutely terrifying.

Love the name despite it now being short-hand in many regions for Eastern European prostitutes.

My name is Natasha, and I do have red hair and green eyes. Interesting hahaha. I love my name, always have. As far as the whole "Satan" thing, did you know that "Ah Satan sees Natasha" spelled backwards is, "Ah Satan sees Natasha"? It's a palindrome, like "Madam, I'm Adam" or "Racecar". I don't think it in any reflects on people with the name. You have to keep in mind that "Natasha" is the Angelicized version of the name, and not the orginal version or spelling. Haha I just love my name, and after reading through some of these comments I felt the need to defend it. It's silly really. Also, just to add some non-personal opinion info, I've done a bit of traveling and while in Russia everyone proclaimed that I had a Russian name that meant "born on Christmas day", yet while in Greece everyone proclaimed that I had a Greek name that meant "Resurrection". Either way, I think it's a wonderful name. (FYI, Name day for Natasha in Greece is in early April).

Before commenting, I just want to point out that I had *no* idea this was becomming an Eastern European slang term for prostitutes.

That said. Natasha is honestly one of the sexiest names I've ever heard. And I don't mean trashy, rather I cannot picture an unattractive girl/woman named Natasha--it's as if the name already guarantees beauty/appeal.

I like this name. I think it sounds quite regal. However my friend Natasha insists on being called Tash or Tasha, which I think kills it completely! But it's just one of those names that always gets shortened, either to Tash or Nat, which I think is a shame.

I just don't think it's pretty, and it's too Eastern sounding to be used on Americans.

This is my name, and since it's a Slavic name, it suits me as I'm English with Polish heritage. A lot of people call me Natty or Tash, which I like.

Natasha is okay but I find it really trashy and chav. It sounds like a name for a stripper, I'm really sorry to say.

I hate the name Natasha. It has got to be the most common name in Russia. It's so common, that in Turkey they have so many tacky Russian girls named Natasha coming there, that anyone really horrible, chav - looking or tacky they will call them a 'Natasha'. Calling someone a 'Natasha' isn't a real word just a slang term, but in Turkey it would be seen as a HUGE, HUGE, HUGE insult being called this.

Natasha has got to be one of the most beautiful female names of all time. It has its roots in literature and religion and there are many classy, cultivated and intelligent Natashas which one can cite from history. However, like all beautiful things in life, it can be corrupted which sadly seems to be the case in Turkey for example. Had you already known this name in Turkish culture, you would have appreciated its beauty. Unfortunately, this name was introduced to you in less than romantic circumstances. Please do not let your ignorance tarnish a most noble and delicate of names.

I'm not ignorant to the roots it has in literature and religion, I am aware of them. This association with the name Natasha that I know of, doesn't necessarily have to tarnish the name for anyone else, it just does for me. This name doesn't have to be tarnished just because of my one comment. I am a small minority who thinks like this about the name Natasha, a majority of people obviously disagree with that comment of mine, as this name is used so often. I'm sorry if my previous comment came across as ignorant, it is only what I heard.

I used to like this name, but after meeting so many Natashas (and I live in Australia, not Russia!), I'm not so fond of it anymore.

Natasha Parry is an English actress.

Horrible and tacky. Why can't you just use Natalya, which is so much prettier?

There is also the Natasha character in the new US series Life Unexpected.

I like this name. It sounds nice for a girl. It's fun and pretty. I like the nickname Asha or Nat.

I don't like this name, it sounds ugly and harsh.

When I hear Natasha I think cheap. It also reminds me of a stripper.

Ack. I just hate this name. It sounds cheap, made-up, and stripperish. Not to mention ugly. Natalya is SO much prettier. Go for that, not this "name".

This is a really nice name! And very pretty! :)

This is an awesome, strong, professional name!
I think the name goes well with a tall, sly, intelligent brunette girl... Anyone who dislikes this name, in my opinion is mistaken! :D

Natasha is soooooo adorable!

A famous bearer of this name is Natasha Romanoff AKA The Black Widow, one of Marvel's Avengers.

I love this name. No I adore this name!

My friend's Cousin's Girlfriend is named Natasha. But everyone calls her Asha lol

I love this name it is very edgy and sounds very elegant.

This is a great girls name and very beautiful sounding.

Natasha Galkina was the runner-up on the 8th season of "America's Next Top Model".

Natasha is my name, and I am proud of it! It's strong, confident and timeless! :)

This name sounds very intelligent and is one of the best out there.
It is also very strong and solid, it is a brilliant classic! :)

I love this name! It is very strong sounding and has a wide variety of nicknames.

Natasha Leggero is an American comedienne.

This was almost my name. I think it's beautiful. :)

I have always loved the name Natasha. I was also a Rocky and Bullwinkle fan! I named one of my 2 cats Natasha because I knew from the start that she was going to be a handful! Her name was Natasha Marie (and unfortunately, she heard her middle name more times than not). We called her Tasha or Tasharee for short...

My name is Natasha. I really enjoy having this name as there is so much you can do with it- So many nickname choices :) I recommend this name if you are considering.