Is this really an ugly name?

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Is this really an ugly name?
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Sun, 01-16-2005 - 10:54pm
I am having the most trouble with finding a baby name for a girl.My husband and I really like the name Natalia.The thing is my whole family hates it. They say she will hate it for the rest of her life, and I need to choose something else; my family is very controlive in my choices, and it seems like they are never happy with MY choices in life. My mom says to name her Jasmine, but my husband does not like it as much as Natalia. My husband says to forget about what they say, but he is not the one that has to hear the bit**ing from my family.Any advices?????

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Registered: 01-19-2005
Wed, 01-19-2005 - 6:56pm
This is your baby!!!! Name her what you want the only people that you have to please is you and your husband. I think Natalia is a pretty name. Much prettier than Jasmine. What have you picked out for her middle name.
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Wed, 01-19-2005 - 7:05pm
I think Natalia is a beautiful name. I'm a teacher and had a student Natalia last year. Although I'm hearing a lot of input on name choices from my family also (I'm due next month), it's is YOUR child and you should do what makes you and your husband happy! They'll love the baby no matter what you name her! Don't give in if you both love the name! Good luck!
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Registered: 10-01-2004
Wed, 01-19-2005 - 10:09pm
I think Natalia is gorgeous - sounds like a super model...KEEP IT and GO FOR IT! :)
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Thu, 01-20-2005 - 2:39am

I love that name. It was on our list when we named our daughter Nikkita.Her middle name is Chantelle. Even though I am Irish I loved slavic and Russian names. Nicolette, Natasha and Natalia.
Tell your family that they can name your child if they want to put up the money for college in the future. You can auction it off to the highest bidder. Ha!:)

My husband's family hated Nikkita. They called her Nikki. Now she asks them to call her Nikkita. Because her friends love her name!she is 12 now. Trust me she won't hate it. All the thousands of Emmas and Emilys will down the road.

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Registered: 01-02-2005
Thu, 01-20-2005 - 10:01am
If you are going to choose a name based on others opinions you will make yourself crazy. There are always some that hate a name and others that love it. Go with what you and him like and want... once you tell everyone your decision they will accept and maybe start to like it. I personally love Natalia although I think it is becoming very popular.
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Registered: 01-17-2005
Thu, 01-20-2005 - 11:35am
I cannot believe that your mother is calling your baby Jasmine. That is just rude. People are so rude. Stand up to her. "We have decided to name our daughter natalia, we love that name -we do not care for Jasmine" It also reminds me of Aladdin and is very juvenile IMO. My son is 8.5 and his father wanted to name him Max. Although I think It is a great name I did not want it b/c I read that it was #1 dog's name in 1996. Anyway, his family actually had the nerve to call my son Max AFTER he was born. I just made up new names for all of thier kids and they got the hint. Good Luck to you and Baby Natalia
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Thu, 01-20-2005 - 2:42pm

sounds like you have a lot of support for Natalia. I also agree that it is a beautiful name. It sounds regal, like someone who will be a person to listen to.

As far as your family...naming a child is such a special thing for new parents. This is the name this new little person will carry through life. This is how people will know her from birth on. It is a big responsibility and a special gift from the parents. It is a shame that your family has put undue stress on something that should be an experience for just you and her father. When you have an opportunity, you should tell them how this makes you feel. Then firmly but respectfully tell them you have chosen her name and that is final. Thank them for their input and let them know you took all suggestions into consideration. A mom knows what name "feels" right for her child.

Good luck and best wishes for you and your new family.

Lisa

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Registered: 01-16-2005
Thu, 01-20-2005 - 8:06pm
We will be naming her Natalia Marie. I think it goes well together. What do you think?
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Fri, 01-21-2005 - 9:26am
I think its beautiful. BTW everyone hated my sons name but I didnt care and now it is just his name no one even thinks about it !

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Registered: 01-20-2005
Fri, 01-21-2005 - 12:18pm
Natalia is a beautiful name. I would not worry about what your family says. I like it a whole lot more than Jasmine. Who are they to say that she will hate that name? I'll bet she wouldn't. It really is a pretty name.

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