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Name for newborn boy-stressed,sleep deprived and can’t decide!

37 replies

ASplendidMoomin · 02/02/2018 06:22

Our boy was born two weeks ago and we still haven’t named him. Names I like are:

Raphael or Rafi (Persian/Arabic name)
Thomas
Alexander

For some reason DH and I keep going round in circles and not getting anywhere.

He now has loads of silly nicknames and our families are getting impatient.

Please hit me with your suggestions. I like classic names but also names that have something interesting about them.

Thanks!

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Marcine · 02/02/2018 10:04

Raphael Alexander with Rafi for short.

Mrsknackered · 02/02/2018 09:59

Raphael or Rafi is lovely. Personally I'd go for Raphael as it can have Rafi for a nn

Chocolatecake12 · 02/02/2018 07:58

I like Alexander.
Alex or zander for nn

Don’t be rushed by your fanilies impatience.
Spend today calling him Thomas or Tom
Saturday calling him Rafi
And Sunday calling him Alexander.
By the end of the weekend you should know which one you prefer!
And don’t forget to let us know!!

happytobemrsg · 02/02/2018 07:57

I love Rafi

GlorianaBanana · 02/02/2018 07:55

Raphael as well! (or Rafferty to get same diminutive)

FizzyGreenWater · 02/02/2018 07:24

Raphael Alexander, Rafi for short.

marmitecrumpets · 02/02/2018 06:50

I like Rafi best out of these. What about Rafferty with Rafi for short?

fifipop185 · 02/02/2018 06:45

Alexander is lovely.

userabcname · 02/02/2018 06:44

I like Raphael or Alexander. I know so many babies/boys/men called Thomas / Tom that I personally think it is hugely over-used but I appreciate it may not be so popular in your area!

EssentialHummus · 02/02/2018 06:43

Rafi/Raphael for me. Congratulations! FlowersFlowersFlowers

ShanghaiDiva · 02/02/2018 06:41

Agree - all great names. Alexander is my favourite of the three.
Congratulations!

Callamia · 02/02/2018 06:38

I like all of your names already.
I particularly like Rafi though. I knew a little Boy called Raffy when I was growing up, and I’ve always liked it.