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Is this a bit pretentious?

55 replies

LJBanana · 10/03/2014 09:25

Currently 39+ 4 and still have no names. We don't know what we are having, currently have 2 boys. We think we have a girls name but what do you think of the name Rafe-as in Fiennes or Spall?
Immediately I think it might be a bit pretentious, but the more I say it.......

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Wishfulmakeupping · 10/03/2014 09:41

I love it such a good name and very underused

IHeartKingThistle · 10/03/2014 09:39

It's gorgeous.

NigellasDealer · 10/03/2014 09:38

yes Ralph is pron. Rafe by 'posh' people.
would spell it Rafe to avoid confusion.

Burren · 10/03/2014 09:35

I like it. Are you planning to spell it Rafe? One potentially confusing factor is that some Ralphs pronounce their name Rafe eg Ralph Fiennes. (Though a colleague of mine met him years ago, and swears he introduced himself as Ralph (pronounced as spelled), not Rafe...)

NigellasDealer · 10/03/2014 09:27

it is OK really, not too pretentious no, classic innit

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