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Quick poll: Gabriel or Raphael

68 replies

AnonymousP · 26/06/2019 07:31

Please comment which you prefer and, if you can, why. Nicknames not an issue.

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Pinkybutterfly · 26/06/2019 19:37

Gabriel

SleepWarrior · 26/06/2019 19:32

Raphael 100 times over. I'm afraid I'm just not keen on Gabriel, although it's a perfectly good solid name, just not my taste.

PinguDance · 26/06/2019 17:19

Raphael being ‘a bit downmarket’ must be one of the funniest name opinions I’ve seen even in this parallel universe of baby names reactions.

EileenAlanna · 26/06/2019 16:36

Gabriel is the best of the two. Strong & classy.

growlingbear · 26/06/2019 16:32

Raphael but I like both a lot.

RomanyQueen · 26/06/2019 16:29

OMG neither, both are hideous.

Lycanthropology · 26/06/2019 16:25

Gabriel.

One of my favourite names.

balonzz · 26/06/2019 16:12

I love both but slightly prefer Raphael

Ohyesiam · 26/06/2019 16:12

Both beautiful names, but I prefer Raphael.

TatianaLarina · 26/06/2019 16:09

Both.

runoutofnamechanges · 26/06/2019 16:00

I love both but I prefer Raphael.

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AnonymousP · 26/06/2019 15:36

Gabriel seems to be slightly ahead... That’s H’s preference; Raphael is mine (and it’s sort of a family name). Interesting to hear your thoughts, thank you!

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IsadoraQuagmire · 26/06/2019 13:33

Gabriel because it's one of my two favourite male names. I do like Raphael too though.

QueenJulian · 26/06/2019 13:33

Both are gorgeous though I think Raphael/Rafe might be slightly easier to pull off but really, either.

321zerobaby · 26/06/2019 13:31

Raphael by far. Gabriel, is an angel to me.

MikeUniformMike · 26/06/2019 13:29

Don't like either much - a bit too OT.
Of the two, Gabriel but might get shortened to Gay.
Raphael seems a bit downmarket, sorry.

fotheringhay · 26/06/2019 13:28

I never normally comment on baby name threads but this popped up in Active.

I knew a Gabriel who was mercilessly bullied about his name for years (I did what I could to stand up for him). He's over 40 now and it's still impacting his life.

BlueMerchant · 26/06/2019 13:27

Gabriel.
Raphael sounds really 'wet' and a bit pretentious.

anon812 · 26/06/2019 13:25

It's weird how names remind you of things isn't it. I didn't think of the ninja turtle thing now it's all I can think of for that name 😂

SemperIdem · 26/06/2019 12:29

Gabriel.

For no real reason I don’t think Raphael sounds right on a British child with no Italian heritage. Same with Luca.

IhateBoswell · 26/06/2019 12:18

Gabriel. Raphael is too Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles for me.

Fullmoons · 26/06/2019 12:15

My Gabriel has been Gabriel his whole 19 years"

Who else would he be

Grin
Knittedfairies · 26/06/2019 12:13

Gabriel

Fatkins · 26/06/2019 12:13

Gabriel is more timeless I think. Raphael and Rafferty seem to be having a moment, so I think may not date as well.

I really like both though. Can't go wrong!

legolife · 26/06/2019 12:12

Raphael even Confused