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Fred or Ralph

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scratchandsniff · 11/02/2015 20:11

Ralph or Fred (Frederick on BC) - which do you prefer?

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Sportysportacus · 12/02/2015 20:11

I think I might know the same twins.....!

I've always preferred Fred (the name, not the twin!). I just think there are more options with Fred.

Pieface5 · 12/02/2015 19:49

I like Ralph but only if it's pronounced Rafe not Ralf

squoosh · 12/02/2015 13:12

Fred is such a sad little name.

I like Rafe.

AndWhenYouGetThere · 12/02/2015 12:43

Fred definitely.

Jackieharris · 12/02/2015 12:33

There really aren't many names I'd dislike more!

Serial killer and a penis from a kids book.

no, no, big fat no.

gruffallosfriend · 12/02/2015 10:29

Ralph sounds more masculine/cool imo.

Violetta007 · 11/02/2015 23:07

Ralph!! I also love Rafe

poppydaisy · 11/02/2015 22:21

I like Ralph - cool, classic and not overused!

hawkmcqueen · 11/02/2015 22:19

Ralph. Cool boy not often found. Love.

BikeRunSki · 11/02/2015 22:11

Ralph is a slang term for throwing up though. I am the Judy Blume generation, but my immediate reaction to Ralpg is "throw up".

TeenageMutantNinjaTurtle · 11/02/2015 22:11

I know twins called Ralph and Fred .

BikeRunSki · 11/02/2015 22:09

(R)Alfred?

shoobidoo · 11/02/2015 22:08

I don't think most kids nowadays read much Judy Blume, I've personally never heard of it. I think Ralph is a great name!

lebkuchenlover · 11/02/2015 22:02

I prefer Ralph.

Flingmoo · 11/02/2015 21:55

They sound like names that you can burp. Maybe just because I had a relative who always used to burp the name "RaaaaaAAAAAaaalph" in a most disgusting and belchy sounding way every time he needed to do a big burp... Childishly, I always found it hilarious. Sorry.

QueenBean · 11/02/2015 21:49

You're asking what to name a dog right? Either is very suitable for that

rockinrobintweet · 11/02/2015 21:48

Frederick is my favourite. it was on my shortlist at one point but seems very popular now.

Ralph made me think Ralph Lauren as DH used to like this make when we first met!

Sophronia · 11/02/2015 21:00

I prefer Frederick.

crje · 11/02/2015 20:56

Fred

Fairyfellowsmasterstroke · 11/02/2015 20:54

Fred - Ralph always sounds wishy washy I've probably been watching the Simpsons too much

MillieH30 · 11/02/2015 20:54

Love Frederick, Ralph is nice too. Both lovely names.

derektheladyhamster · 11/02/2015 20:49

I like Ralf Grin

reuset · 11/02/2015 20:48

Frederick is just great!

Ralph is ok too

OublietteBravo · 11/02/2015 20:31

Ralph

Cric · 11/02/2015 20:30

It was a good smile!!! I like the name!