A few decades ago, the sonorous and at the same time caressing name Natasha was extremely popular. And today "Natalia" and "Natalia" are found less and less in birth documents. Perhaps because it is sometimes difficult for parents to choose between two names.
Origin of the name
The name is of Latin origin. The exact translation of "Natalis" sounds like "native" or, in a more modern version, "born on Christmas", "Christmas". There is an assumption that in ancient times there was an unpopular male Latin name Nataliy, which gave rise to the female version. At the root of natal, you can trace the connection with motherhood and birth. That is why the centers of medicine that deal with family planning are called perinatal.
The name appeared at the very beginning of Christianity, in the first centuries of the new era, and quickly spread throughout Europe. In England, France and Germany, it got the sound of Natalie. Over time, this popular name has taken root in America. In Greece, Hungary, Italy - Natalia's version, more familiar to us. But if this name has existed for many centuries, then where did its form with a soft sign come from, or even a version of Natasha? Changes have probably taken place in colloquial speech to simplify pronunciation. It would be wrong to say that during the time of the nobility in Russia, girls from wealthy families were called Natalia, and the second form with a new letter was assigned to the simple class. Suffice it to recall the wife of the classic Alexander Pushkin. The poet's wife, like his mother-in-law, was called Natalya Nikolaevna. Will try to figure it out, after all, are these different names or different forms of the same name?
Famous owners of the name
Among world celebrities, there are many women who bear the name Natalya. The list will turn out to be a long one, it will certainly include actresses, journalists, artists. Talented Natalia were born in different parts of the planet, there are our compatriots among them. Everyone's favorite film actresses Varley, Gvozdikova, Krachkovskaya, Selezneva are named Natalia. The soft sign is present in the name of the prosecutor of the Republic of Crimea Poklonskaya, model Vodianova and the host of the first channel Semenikhina.
But Natasha Koroleva, the future Ukrainian performer, was named Natalia. The same name was given to a film and pop star from Uruguay by the name of Oreiro. Russian viewers remember the artist from the TV series "Wild Angel" and her incendiary songs.
According to church canons
In books describing the stories of saints, there is no gentle male or female name. In Orthodox books there are Tatians, Mary, Sophia, as well as Alexia, Simeona, John and Elijah. The only accepted version by the Church is Natalia's version. And if the father and mother call the girl Natasha, before God she will bear the only correct church name.
At first, Natalia celebrated name days once a year - September 8 (August 26). But a decade and a half ago, when changes were made to the church canons, new dates were added in January, March and September. But this does not mean at all that every girl with this name celebrates the name day all five times. It is believed that her Angel Day is the closest to the date of the birth of the child.
An interesting day associated with folk signs is September 8th. This date is called Natalia's day - fescue. In Russia, this time heralded the beginning of the harvesting of oats. In order to appease the patroness and guarantee a good harvest for the holiday, fluffy pancakes are baked from oat flour and jelly is prepared from this plant.
What the stars say
As you know, the astrological components of a name determine character traits and its future destiny. What is Natasha's character? And although the female name sounds rather tender, her character is not easy. In her early years, this girl is full of energy and vitality. She loves to fantasize, there are a lot of ideas in her head and she was the first to cheer up in childish pranks. These girls easily make acquaintances, they are comfortable in a new company. Of the positive qualities of the owner of the name, one can single out the ability to compassion and a sense of justice. She often defends the offended and the weak. But she is distinguished by one not very pleasant feature - she is stubborn and cannot tolerate criticism in her address, but she takes praise with great pleasure. The mistresses of the name are great materialists, money plays an important role for them. For this, she is ready to work hard, and be not in the forefront, but exceptionally the best. In the future, they choose social activities and become leaders.
In love relationships and family life, Natasha marries early and becomes good housewives. This is not only a wife, but also a real devoted friend. She is hospitable, loves traveling and continues to help her grown-up children. The girl will reveal the ardor of her character only if she is sure of the seriousness of her companion's intentions, and subsequently will remain faithful to him.
Secrets of the name
In numerology, the name Natasha corresponds to the number 2. "Twos" have a subtle character, they are characterized by sincerity and anxiety, often these people are fatalists. They don't like quarrels and are great team players. In addition, they are distinguished by good pedagogical qualities.
For Natalia, turquoise and sapphire - natural stones of blue and light blue shades - are considered as protective stones for Natalia. In addition to these colors, red and scarlet are also favorable for the owner of the name. But of all the elements, water is more suitable for them, and the season is summer. If we talk about a suitable metal for such female representatives, they will be silver and jewelry made from it.
In official papers
Often, when talking in everyday life, both names in an affectionate form change to Natusya, Natusya, Nat, Natka and even Tasha or Tusya. What is it: different names of a Russian female name or different forms of one with a single root? It is the latter that the reference from Wikipedia claims. However, one letter on a birth certificate often makes a lot of noise. It is impossible for a name substitution to occur in official documents, because from the point of view of jurisprudence there is a difference between them. As dad and mom named their daughter and recorded in the birth certificate, so in the passport, diploma and driver's license she will have a corresponding record, there can be no substitution.
Correct declension
When filling out documents using both variants of names, employees of government agencies often make mistakes. Such oversights can lead to the fact that the owner of the name Natalia, who has an entry in the driver's license, Natalia, can be accused of an offense. Similar troubles can arise when assigning a pension, benefits or withdrawing cash from a bank account. In state institutions, the error will quickly be revealed, and the paperwork with the new design can drag on for a long time. Sometimes it is possible to make adjustments to the papers only after the court hearing and the birth document will serve as the basis for this. To avoid this, in the Russian language there are rules for declension of these names by case and their spelling.
So, for example, in the genitive case they will answer the question "who?", And sound like Natalia and Natalia. Most often, you have to use these two words in the dative case to formalize a number of documents, in particular a diploma of graduation or courses. An example of a combination with a middle name will look like this: "to whom?" - Natalia Vladimirovna, Natalia Viktorovna. Less often in the Russian language, the spelling of these two names in other cases is found, but even here one should not forget about the existing spelling norms.
So are there any differences in these two names, and is it worth looking for them? If you believe the Wiktionary, then the answer is simple - it's the same name, it just exists in two different forms. However, in official papers, the correct spelling and consistency of the name given at birth should be observed. This will help avoid legal confusion when contacting government agencies. Now it is clear what is the most common sound of both names in colloquial speech, and what will be written in the certificate that the girl will receive at baptism - the article found answers to all these questions. Today the Russian language has dozens of names, all of them beautiful and sonorous. But, perhaps, parents who are soon expecting the birth of their daughters should remember the existence of two beautiful and undeservedly forgotten names Natalia and Natalia.
