Message: "Re: Svetlana" - Behind the Name

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[Opinions] Re: Svetlana

by Mary R.

3/7/2021, 2:25 AM

in reply to a message by Martha

Does Natasha have the same vibe/image?

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- Martha (CarolineCarolina)

3/7/2021, 5:56 AM

For me at least Natasha is much more international.

- New_Chloë (New_Chloe) +3

3/7/2021, 2:52 AM

"Boris and Natasha" as Russian spy names was a familiar trope to me growing up, but I'm not sure how relevant they are anymore!

- Mary R. +2

3/7/2021, 4:13 AM

Oh, I see!
And I'd like to add my two cents about these particular names, back then, I was always wondering why it's Boris - a full name, and Natasha - NN. Why not Boris and Natalia.

- New_Chloë (New_Chloe) +1

3/7/2021, 4:29 AM

It's from two characters from an old cartoon from the 50s and 60s. "Boris Badenov" and "Natasha Fatale" worked for someone called "Fearless Leader". Cold War humour I guess.... I'm not sure why it was Natasha over Natalia, and why Boris.

- Mary R.

3/7/2021, 4:43 AM

Thank you!

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