Leo and Rafael - will people think 'ninja turtles'?

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Fermin · 19/08/2014 16:07

Title says it all really. We have 2yo DS called Leo which suits him perfectly and today we've discovered that DC2 is another boy. Really struggling with names as surname is very common so would like slightly more unusual first name. The one we both really love is Rafael nn Raffy or Rafa. What do you think? Will people just think we've named Leo and Rafael after the turtles - or is it just me?

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halfdoneharris · 19/08/2014 16:21

I think turtles - but they are both great names. Once the boys are at school they will have different friends so it will be less obvious as the names won't be said together as much... and when they are older and at work etc, no one will know that Raphael has a TMNT brother....

Gileswithachainsaw · 19/08/2014 16:15

Turtles. Sorry. :)

BravePotato · 19/08/2014 16:15

Rafa is a nice name, so is Leo.

People don't comment that much on kids' names IME, they soon get used to kids' names whatever they are.

CecyHall · 19/08/2014 16:15

Yeah, I've got to admit I think that I would, shame as I like both names but they are very turtley together

AChocoLipsNow · 19/08/2014 16:14

Yep turtles.
How about Rafferty, I'm sure I've seen that name mentioned here a few times.

CruCru · 19/08/2014 16:10

Haha, I see your point. I would - but most wouldn't. I used to have a random crush on Rafael from the TMNT when I was twelve (I was a weird kid).

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