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Flynn or Rafferty.. help!

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Nachonacho · 20/04/2020 08:19

DC2 due any day now..

Flynn and Rafferty have been final choices for a Month now, Which do you prefer?

Thanks Smile

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Magicbabywaves · 20/04/2020 16:05

Rafe?

Clemmie83 · 20/04/2020 15:27

@Nachonacho I don't think that matters at all and definitely wouldn't let it put you off!

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Nachonacho · 20/04/2020 15:24

@Clemmie83 So tempted! Grin DC1's name ends with an 'ie' so they would have the same sounding ending to their names, do you think that matters? For example: Emily and Amy..

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Clemmie83 · 20/04/2020 15:11

Be brave! You'll only regret it if not. I think Rafferty has a lot more personality as a name whereas Flynn is a little bland.

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Nachonacho · 20/04/2020 15:08

Haha love that Flynn is a bit pirate-like Grin But now the Rafferty fans have arrived I'm completely torn! DH is happy either way, Rafferty was on my shortlist for DC1 but I wasn't brave enough - I have loved it for 4 Years and never met another!

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pictish · 20/04/2020 15:04

I suggested Flynn as a name back when I was pregnant with ds1. Dh asked if we were expecting a pirate.
I still like it though.

ParadiseLaundry · 20/04/2020 14:47

I love Flynn. DH really liked it for DS2, he said it sounded 'swashbuckling' Grin. We ended up going for something else in the end though but still both really liked it.

ladycarlotta · 20/04/2020 14:42

I think Flynn is lovely and yes will probably carry better into adulthood.

Clemmie83 · 20/04/2020 14:40

I love Rafferty! Can then use Raff or Raffy for nicknames which I think are lovely for a little boy! Agree with pp about it being a cooler choice!

LetItGoHome · 20/04/2020 14:08

I vote for Rafferty 😍 It's definitely the braver choice but it just sounds soooo cool 😎 and just rolls off the tongue beautifully.

emmathedilemma · 20/04/2020 14:01

Flynn

littlealexhorne · 20/04/2020 12:39

Another vote for Flynn from me

ellanwood · 20/04/2020 12:31

I prefer Rafferty. What a great name.

123Dancewithme · 20/04/2020 12:28

Flynn. I like Raff but not Rafferty.

Finnemoo · 20/04/2020 12:23

Both lovely but I vote Flynn too.

Emthebaker · 20/04/2020 10:19

I like both, but prefer Flynn :)

pictish · 20/04/2020 10:13

Plus I think if you asked most (not all) blokes if they’d prefer their name to be Flynn or Rafferty, I’m sure they’d say Flynn.

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Nachonacho · 20/04/2020 10:11

*Flynn is

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Nachonacho · 20/04/2020 10:10

Thanks so much for the opinions so far! Looks like Flynnis taking the lead, Rafferty being fussy is my concern although I do love Raff for short.. the red trouser comment made me laugh and I know exactly what you mean @WarriorsComeOutToPlayay Grin

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DoctorBambino · 20/04/2020 09:31

Flynn, unless you are very posh indeed, the Rafferty might be ok

AllTheUserNamesAreTaken · 20/04/2020 09:19

Flynn is a fab name. Rafferty is a bit....fluffy and pretentious

Coolcatsandkittens · 20/04/2020 09:19

Rafferty. I loved it for DS2 but DH wasn’t so keen so we settled on it as a middle name. There is a Rafferty at one of the playgroups we go to and I love listening to his mum call his name Smile

covidcougher · 20/04/2020 09:17

Rafferty because Flynn would make me question if I've misread it and wether it was Finn.

Blursula · 20/04/2020 09:12

Flynn!

Whatsyourflava · 20/04/2020 09:07

Both nice. I prefer Flynn

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