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Rufus or Raphael/Rafael

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hokeycakey · 15/06/2013 08:50

Have recently found out we are expecting a ds. We're torn between these 2 but if anyone else has any suggestions I would love to hear them! Also I think I prefer the Rafael spelling but not sure if they would end up forever spelling out their name? I am a Susanna and have always had my name misspelt which can get annoying!

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littlepeas · 15/06/2013 22:53

Love Raphael! It is my ds's middle name and often wish i'd been brave enough to go for it as first name (although I do love his name). We spelt it with the ph as that is the usual spelling in the UK, although I actually preferred the f too.

OrangeJuiceSandwich · 15/06/2013 19:32

Rafael definetly. I love love love the nn Rafa.

ladymia · 15/06/2013 16:53

Raphael

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hokeycakey · 15/06/2013 12:07

Split! Sorry hit post by accident

5madthings Rudi is actually on my (longer) short list too!

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hokeycakey · 15/06/2013 12:06

Ooh it's pretty d

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changechangechange · 15/06/2013 11:15

Raphael. Or Rafael.

Elquota · 15/06/2013 11:09

Rufus, definitely!

Pimpf · 15/06/2013 09:20

I personally think of the life of Brian whenever I hear rufus (woofus!) so prefer Raphael, but it's your son so your choice!

RubyOnRails · 15/06/2013 09:06

I've got a rafael....we call him Rafa. It's a great name....we went for the f to avoid him being called Ralph! Forever linked with jury Blume lol

5madthings · 15/06/2013 09:04

Rufus was on our list, and we very nearly used it but opted for Rudi in the end.

I also liked Raphael but dp didnt... Also the turtles seem popular again and the toys are in all the shops, which wouldnt bother me but might some people.

Both fab names :)

Oh and my ds2 has a dog/cat name as well apparently..

Chubfuddler · 15/06/2013 09:02

Both lovely but I would spell rafael

Yika · 15/06/2013 09:00

There are many names with spelling variations, I wouldn't worry about using the f version.

I think both names are lovely.

Madamecastafiore · 15/06/2013 08:58

My DS is Max so doggy names are fine in this household.

I'd spell it ph not f.

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hokeycakey · 15/06/2013 08:57

I was wondering if people would spell it ph rather than f as that is more used iykwim?

Yes love rufus too and I'm told that my other kids sound like dogs/cats too! Oh well..... Was just wondering if rufus is really getting popular at the moment as hearing it around a bit more

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LondonBus · 15/06/2013 08:56

Rufus.

Madamecastafiore · 15/06/2013 08:53

Raphael is normal and I don't think people will have an issue with spelling it.

Rufus is on our list and both DH and I really like it but seems everyone we ask days it's a dogs name!