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Arianna for me. It's very powerful and expansive feeling, with that big A on the front, but it's not overbearing because of the -anna. Natalia looks Catholic to me (not because I know Catholics with the name but because of the meaning) - while that isn't a bad thing in itself, but any strong association like that usually makes a name less attractive to me *on paper.* Besides, saying nah-TAH-lee-a out loud makes me feel ridiculous; and if I say nuh-TAL-ya (TAL rhyme gal) I feel ridiculous. I prefer Natalie... it's what I'm used to, so Natalia feels overdressed.

This message was edited 5/27/2007, 7:32 AM