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Ralph

31 replies

WhatToCallIt · 05/04/2011 21:59

DC1 due in 4 weeks please help!

I've read the archives and the consensus on Ralph seems to be A) Judy Blume, or B) in some places means to be sick. I could live with either of these as I like the name and they are time/slang dependant.

I really like the name though Dh isn't keen. Please can you help by telling me what you think/what stereotypes you think when you hear the name, apart from the above. And whether you like it or not, or any views other than Judy Blume/vomit. (God that sounds bad!)

TIA

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Grumpla · 05/04/2011 22:08

They probably don't even read Judy Blume at school anymore, but you WILL have to put up with the smirks of mothers.

Sorry.

smother · 05/04/2011 22:05

Feel really bad now.... if you like the name, go for it! please don't let the thoughts of a random stranger put you off in any way at all.

WhatToCallIt · 05/04/2011 22:04

smother, oh dear. Well as you say I did ask so thanks for your view Smile

hmm, maybe i can grasp at straws and ask your geographical location?

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smother · 05/04/2011 22:02

I know someone with a little DS named Ralph (her DH pressured her into using the name) and it is a standing joke amongst her friends (again, sorry but you did ask)

WhatToCallIt · 05/04/2011 22:01

Oh, and , do you know any Ralphs? If so, what kind of child/what age are they?

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smother · 05/04/2011 22:01

Sorry I can't get beyond the Judy Blume connection....but if I try, I have to be honest and say it is a hideous name whatever way you look at it (very sorry but you did ask)

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