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Do I need to be posh to get away with Raphael?

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MJandherdog · 31/10/2012 14:35

I'm due to give birth in Feb but unlike with my dd's name, with this pregnancy I cannot 'make peace' with myself over my ds's name.

I really like Raphael but fear it might fall into the 'too posh' bracket.

I also like Felix (not bothered by the cat connotations- there are far worse things to be compared to!).

I don't really like the idea of a really popular name and don't want anything that's too faddy/ pretentious.

Grateful for your thoughts...I'm a big girl and can handle the truth!

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scarevola · 31/10/2012 14:56

I think it's a lovely name. I would expect the family either to have Italian connexions or to be observant Christians.

squoosh · 31/10/2012 14:52

British people are far too aware of not wanting to be seen getting above their station in life.

The only name I think is 'too posh' is Peregrine. To me that is a comedy posh.

Raphael belongs to the people. Raffie is cute on a toddler and Raf works excellently on a teen.

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MJandherdog · 31/10/2012 14:46

I loved the Turtles!

I am concerned about the posh connotations...I always think if you go for a posh name and you're just 'normal' (whatever that means?) that it just appears a bit pretentious.

This is sooooo hard!

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Chandon · 31/10/2012 14:45

I know a Raphael of 10, mostly called Raf (Raph), which is nice, I think.

It is an angel's name, like Michael and Gabriel.

Is posh bad, anyway?!

Casmama · 31/10/2012 14:42

I too was going to say its appropriate if you are posh or a teenaged mutant ninja turtle Blush

CanIHaveAPetGiraffePlease · 31/10/2012 14:41

Sounds a bit wet to me I'm afraid. Think hairdresser or dancer!

OneMoreChap · 31/10/2012 14:40

I think Raphael is a fine name.

What do you think of [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teenage_Mutant_Ninja_Turtles Leonardo,
Michelangelo and Donatello]]? Sorry Smile

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MJandherdog · 31/10/2012 14:38

Ooh I like the sound of him being handsome! Sold!

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squoosh · 31/10/2012 14:37

I don't think it's too posh, but I do think it's gorgeous! And he'll grow up to be very handsome, Raphaels are always handsome.

I'm not a fan of Felix, it's a bit wet for my taste.