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Raphael? Yes or no?

30 replies

Stilldreamingofsun · 08/10/2016 07:38

My son will be born on St Raphaels day (24th October). We are Catholic and have Italian connections but our surnames (double barrelled) are French and very common English name. Think along the lines of Montague- Smith. DH loves the name Rafe which I'm not keen on (sounds like rape/rage) so I'm trying to compromise! Is Raphael too flouncy? Will there always be talk of 🐢? 😂 Would probably shorten it to RAF/ Rafa.

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Stilldreamingofsun · 08/10/2016 07:46

You are right- the Ralph spelling is much better!

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Bagina · 08/10/2016 07:46

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DarkLikeVader · 08/10/2016 07:45

Love Raphael and with your background I think it works perfectly. I also love Tafe but would use the Ralph spelling (in trying to convince my DH on this for my DS currently!)

Stilldreamingofsun · 08/10/2016 07:44

Oooh- love that! Sounds really nice! Thank you for suggestion 👍

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ZenNudist · 08/10/2016 07:43

Love it. Unusual flowery and poncey but still love it.

I met an adult Raphael the other day and (he was a management consultant) couldn't help but be impressed by his name.

Also good from a catholic perspective. What are you thinking of. For middle name? How about Raphael Luke?