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Final two choices for name - vote please!

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Starfish83 · 10/01/2020 09:38

And we’re down to our final two...what do you think?

Rafael or Rufus?

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Alicenwonderland · 14/01/2020 20:31

Starfish83, I can't on here as it's too outing but pm me and I'll tell you!

AcrobaticCardigan · 14/01/2020 19:11

Rufus!

finallychangedmyusername · 14/01/2020 18:25

I think Rufus is a fabulous name. Really not keen on Raphael though, sorry.

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Starfish83 · 14/01/2020 16:58

@Alicenwonderland, am now totally intrigued by your other DC’s names. Would you be willing to share them? 😀

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Alicenwonderland · 14/01/2020 16:46

No one ever told me his name was awful thankfully, they may have thought it but didn't say it! That's the joy of Mumsnet. All four of mine have unique names so just go with what you like, it's probably best not to ask people's opinions as they will make you doubt your choices. My eldest is 18 and loves his unusual name and likes that he's the only one with it that he knows in this country.

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Starfish83 · 13/01/2020 22:54

@Alicenwonderland, that’s really good to hear, thank you! x

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Starfish83 · 13/01/2020 22:53

Thanks so much for all the thoughts so far!

@PlantPotting, no...still have decided. The opinions on here continue to be divided between the names relatively equally, which makes it super-hard! (And I can’t help but feel a little deflated when a few of the opinions are that both names are “awful”, although I am, of course, aware that everyone has the right to their own opinion. Still, mostly positive impressions, thanks lovely posters!)

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firsttimeivfmum · 13/01/2020 20:13

Rafael

BarleyG · 13/01/2020 19:26

Rufus

PlantPotting · 13/01/2020 18:00

Have you decided @Starfish83

Alicenwonderland · 13/01/2020 17:06

I have a Rufus. It's a fab name, really suits him and he has never been teased.

SoftBlocks · 13/01/2020 15:12

Raphael

RoseMartha · 13/01/2020 15:11

Rufus

Crunchymum · 13/01/2020 15:11

Rufus

Thornhill58 · 13/01/2020 15:03

At a push Rufus. I'm sorry but they are both awful.

FairytaleofBykerGrove · 13/01/2020 14:51

Rafael.

BreastedBoobilyToTheStairs · 13/01/2020 14:37

Rafael all day everyday!

ilovechocolatebiscuits · 13/01/2020 14:22

Rufus

golddustwomen · 13/01/2020 13:29

Rafael

sel2223 · 13/01/2020 13:27

Rafael

Rufus makes me think Rufus the Dufus....or roofies (as in the date rape drug).....or the dog down the street

Tayla9889 · 13/01/2020 13:24

Rufus

Astronica · 12/01/2020 07:16

I love both but Rufus is an absolute favourite of mine so my vote goes to Rufus.

Tillygetsit · 11/01/2020 23:15

Rufus. Rafael sounds a bit frilly to me.

OverByYer · 11/01/2020 21:30

Rufus

SaorsaSolasta · 11/01/2020 21:27

Rufus

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