Natascha is a female given name of Slavic origin, particularly popular in Germany and Russia. It means "born on Christmas" or "bearer of Christmas," derived from the Russian word for Christmas, 'Khristos'. The name Natascha has been widely used since the 19th century, partly due to its appearance in literature, such as in Ivan Turgenev's novel "A Sportsman's Sketches." The name is often shortened to Natasha or Nasha, and it can also be spelled Nathalie.
"The name Natascha experienced significant popularity between the years 1970 to 1989, with peaks reaching over 40 births per year. However, after 1993, its popularity declined considerably, dropping below 20 births per year consistently until 2015."