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Name Origin

Natalia is a feminine given name of Latin origin, meaning 'Christmas Day'. It is a variant of the Italian name Natalina.

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Famous People

Natalia Makarova (1940-)

Ballet dancer, choreographer

  • Prima ballerina of the Bolshoi Ballet
  • Defected to the West in 1970
  • Starred in numerous ballet productions and films

Natalia Lafourcade (1984-)

Singer-songwriter, musician

  • Won multiple Latin Grammy Awards
  • Known for her blend of traditional Mexican music and indie pop

Natalia Vodianova (1982-)

Model, philanthropist

  • One of the world's highest-paid models
  • Founded the Naked Heart Foundation to help children in Russia

Natalia Ginzburg (1916-1991)

Writer

  • Won the Strega Prize for her novel Lessico Famigliare (Family Lexicon)