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References
- ↑ Susan Osborn (November 1999). What's in a Name?. Simon and Schuster. p. 494. ISBN 978-0-671-02555-7.
- ↑ Natalie, BehindTheName.com
- ↑ Names Related to Natalie, BehindTheName.com
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