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Cassius or Raphael?

32 replies

Toastypie · 04/09/2021 16:20

Which do you prefer? I know they're not to everyone's tastes but if you had to choose?

Cassius (nn Cass)
Raphael (nn Rafe)

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GingerFoxInAT0phat · 06/09/2021 14:08

I have a Cassius, so I’m a little biased. I do like Raphael too, but prefer the shortened version.

user78231 · 06/09/2021 13:52

Raphael/Rafael - lovely!

Nicknames - Rafi is nice (don't like Rafe at all, sorry).

Abizjp · 06/09/2021 13:39

Both great but Raphael for me

Nuuktown · 05/09/2021 09:01

Raphael

ofwarren · 05/09/2021 08:59

I'm not a fan of either but prefer Raphael of the two.

peanutnest · 05/09/2021 08:55

I love Raphael Smile he could be Raff, Rafe, Ralphie, I'm sure there are others!

Booboosweet · 04/09/2021 23:23

I hate them both. But if I was forced to choose, Cassius is slightly better.

Givemethatknife · 04/09/2021 22:47

Prefer Cassius, and is more unusual - although I like Cassian best.

sandandc · 04/09/2021 19:58

I have a Rafael Wink so I'd say that.

BobbiPinsOn · 04/09/2021 19:05

Raphael

RickOShay · 04/09/2021 18:54

Love Raphael
Also like Cassius.

Balonzette · 04/09/2021 18:51

@riapia @mybalcongiscracking you're right, let's all call our kids Archie and Alfie and Charlie 🙄

Raphael is a beautiful, strong biblical name, Cassius is lovely - Roman as well as Shakespearean, so I think your criticisms are bizarre. It's not like they're made up names. Both are strong and dignified with a long history.

BiscuitLover09876 · 04/09/2021 18:51

Both but I think it depends how it goes with your surname.

Balonzette · 04/09/2021 18:48

LOVE both! But slightly prefer Cassian to Cassius. Lovely names.

Riapia · 04/09/2021 18:45

@Mybalconyiscracking

Poor little sod, Don’t know what is wrong with the people on here, Ages since anyone suggested a sensible boys name!
If you are asking for advice on naming a child you will have ruled out all the sensible names. 😉 How it may affect the child in later lifer is of no concern.
toastofthetown · 04/09/2021 18:45

I like both, but prefer Raphael. Cass is nicer than Rafe to me though.

Just ignore @Mybalconyiscracking. Raphael is comfortably in the top 200 names and Cassius, though more unusual (just within top 300) is rising quite sharply. Pretty normal names really and I can't see why they wouldn't be sensible.

vampirethriller · 04/09/2021 18:44

Raphael

Gettingthereslowly2020 · 04/09/2021 18:42

I love the name Raphael. I might pinch it if I ever have a boy. Cassius is pretty cool too

Mybalconyiscracking · 04/09/2021 18:34

Poor little sod, Don’t know what is wrong with the people on here, Ages since anyone suggested a sensible boys name!

Figgyboa · 04/09/2021 18:32

Raphael. My dog's name is Cassius

eddiemairswife · 04/09/2021 18:32

' Yon Cassius has a lean and hungry look.'

MyBadHabitsLeadToYou · 04/09/2021 18:26

I like Rafe.

Raphael is just teenage mutant ninja turtle to me though.

DamnShesaSexyChick · 04/09/2021 18:26

I think they are both fabulous

Philandbill · 04/09/2021 18:25

Raphael.

IckleBear · 04/09/2021 18:22

Raphael