Find out how popular the first name Tosha has been for the last 43 years (from 1974 to 2016) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Tosha by gender

Based on the last 43 years of data, Tosha is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2016, there were 6 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Tosha.

The history of the first name Tosha

The name Tosha is a diminutive form of the Russian name Natalya, which is derived from the Latin word "natalis," meaning "birth." It is believed to have originated in Russia during the Middle Ages when the use of diminutive names became popular.

Tosha is a feminine name that gained popularity in Eastern Europe, particularly in Russia and Ukraine. It was often used as a nickname or a shortened version of Natalya, Natalia, or similar variations. The name Tosha was frequently found in Russian literature and historical records from the 16th century onwards.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tosha can be found in the writings of the Russian author Ivan Bunin, who wrote about a character named Tosha in his short story "The Village" (1910). Another notable figure was Tosha Chyorny, a Belarusian partisan who fought against the Nazis during World War II and was awarded the title of Hero of the Soviet Union posthumously in 1958.

In the 19th century, Tosha was the name of a character in the novel "The Idiot" by Fyodor Dostoevsky (1868-1869). This literary reference helped to popularize the name further. Another famous Tosha was Tosha Prokoviev (1891-1953), a Russian composer best known for his ballet scores, such as "Romeo and Juliet" and "Cinderella."

During the Soviet era, the name Tosha was widely used among the working class and rural populations of Russia and other Soviet republics. One notable bearer of the name was Tosha Gordeyeva (1925-2010), a Soviet partisan and World War II veteran who was awarded the Order of the Patriotic War for her bravery.

While the name Tosha has its roots in Russian culture, it has also been adopted in other Slavic countries and has gained some popularity in the West, particularly among families with Russian or Eastern European heritage.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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