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If you have/are/know a Raphaela what is it shortened to?

19 replies

EllenDegenerate · 24/10/2016 08:18

I don't mind Raf/Rafi but really dislike Ella so please be honest.

Of course I prefer the full name but I'm aware how unrealistic it is to expect everybody to use it.

Thanks Smile

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NoahVale · 24/10/2016 08:39

the one i know is shortened to bella

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LadyPenelope68 · 24/10/2016 08:40

Raffy or Ella.

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frenchielala · 24/10/2016 08:42

Raffy

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Sugarpiehoneyeye · 24/10/2016 10:13

Ellie.

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Chinlo · 24/10/2016 10:21

Rapha.

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Pluto30 · 24/10/2016 10:21

The one I know is always known as Raffy.

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spankhurst · 24/10/2016 10:22

I know a Raphael who is Raffa.

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GetAHaircutCarl · 24/10/2016 10:24

Raft.

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JasperDamerel · 24/10/2016 10:57

Raffy/Raff/Rafty. Also (with great affection from family and v close friends) Riff-raff. But that's a teasing jokey nickname rather than an actual shortening.

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GetAHaircutCarl · 24/10/2016 11:03

Yes Rafty here too.

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StressheadMcGee · 24/10/2016 11:52

Raffi for the one we know - and she's a lovely little girl so it always has nice connotations.

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harrietm87 · 24/10/2016 14:42

The one I know is almost always raphaela. Sometimes raph.

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HardcoreLadyType · 24/10/2016 14:57

What about Faye?

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EllenDegenerate · 24/10/2016 16:34

Thanks, I'm glad there's not too many Ella/Ellie shortenings.

I quite like RiffRaffHalloween Grin

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WitchesGlove · 24/10/2016 18:57

Never met one- it's unusual

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bluechameleon · 24/10/2016 21:14

I taught a Rafaella who was always known by her full name. Only year 4 though, may have changed as she got older.

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leopardchanges · 24/10/2016 21:19

I know an adult one who is always the full name. Never even considered shortening it, but I can see kids would. She's Italian though, if that makes a difference.

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ShowOfHands · 24/10/2016 21:23

I have a Raphael who is Raf, Raffy or RifRaf.

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cosmicglittergirl · 24/10/2016 21:24

Raffie

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