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If I like Raphael, what else might I like?

30 replies

Toastypie · 07/09/2021 21:11

Raphael (Rafe) is now the only name I think I like for little boy due next year. I'm slightly worried it's a bit OTT with our surname - one syllable very British surname.

But I love its angelic, European and arty connotations, and I love the nickname options - Rafe, Raffy etc.

Are there any other boy names that spring to mind? I find boy names impossible!

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Yarqueen · 07/09/2021 21:20

Gabriel
Michael
Augustine
Leonardo
Leopold
Ignatius
Matteo
Conrad
Vincent
Dominic

Tulips15 · 07/09/2021 21:15

Rafe.
Pronounced like "Safe' but starting with "R' ofcourse.
(I am biased!)

SpamThief · 07/09/2021 21:14

And personally I think if your child's surname is going to be a plain one syllable British one, then he deserves a fancier first name.

Raphael Brown is much better than George Brown,

VodselForDinner · 07/09/2021 21:13

Michelangelo?
Leonard?
Donatello?

SpamThief · 07/09/2021 21:13

Fabian

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