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Raye - I can't use this can I?

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idontknow54789 · 02/09/2024 13:58

We don't know if we're having a boy or a girl but I love this name and think it suits both. Realistically though the singer has dominated this name hasn't she? Would this be strange to use this name?

I also like Rafe for a boy and DH likes Rayne for a girl but we don't like either's and Raye is the only one we agree with.

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Gonnagetgoingreturnsagain · 03/09/2024 09:25

mitogoshi · 02/09/2024 14:30

Raymond or Rachel with it as a nickname - you can then switch if you dislike it in the future

This is what I’d do.

theduchessofspork · 03/09/2024 09:12

It’s faddy and will date badly

You could go retro and call a boy Raymond nn Ray - although I much prefer Rafe - maybe just use Rafe as a full name nn Ray

For a girl Rachel or Freya nn Ray

sel2223 · 03/09/2024 08:18

Yes Raygun!! 🤣 my thoughts too..... I've never heard of a singer called Raye

Honestly though, it sounds a bit 'wishy washy' to be a first name (in my opinion).
I think of it as either a nickname for Raymond, Rachel etc, or as a 'fill in' middle name like Mae or Rose - Lily Rae, Ivy Rae, Sophia Rae etc

I do happen to prefer the spelling Raye

Waitingfordoggo · 03/09/2024 07:20

CherryValley5 · 02/09/2024 14:14

Awful. Trendy but not in a good way, already dated. Rae translates to female sheep - not exactly complimentary for your DD!

The name Rachel has the same meaning!

user1492757084 · 03/09/2024 07:17

Ha ha ha .. Raygun!

carrotcard · 03/09/2024 07:14

I thought of the Australian breakdancer!

user1492757084 · 03/09/2024 07:13

Your Little Ray of Sunshine.

I like Raye and Rae for a girl .. and Ray for a boy.

Consider..
Ray
Raymond
Rafael - Raf, Raffa
Raphael

Rachael - Rae
Rachel - Rae, Shelley
Rae
Raye
Raphaela

Dolliesdisasterousdayout · 02/09/2024 18:27

I love the singer Raye but as a name why not good old fashioned Ray?

Bbq1 · 02/09/2024 18:06

Never heard of a singer called Raye
Also, people wouldn't automatically assume an Adele was named after the singer so why would they associate it with a very low key singer that most of us don't know?

spiderdave · 02/09/2024 18:03

I dunno who the singer is, but I do think Raye looks better than Rae. I always think 'ae' names look unfinished (not that they don't sound nice, I'm not name bashing)

Divebar2021 · 02/09/2024 16:11

I quite like it … I don’t think it’s an embarrassing name to lumber a child with. I quite like girls who have boys names ….. there used to be a model called James and I quite like that. This is quite a conservative site though and unless you choose something quite classic you won’t ever get a consensus.

NoGwenItsABoxingDayTrifle · 02/09/2024 16:10

I read your thread and instantly thought of Ray J (from Kim's sex tape) but that's probably because the Kardashian's are on Tv.

Firsttimebabymummy · 02/09/2024 16:03

I also prefer Rae

My friends little girl ir Raela which is nice too

timenowplease · 02/09/2024 16:03

godmum56 · 02/09/2024 16:01

Ray-yee

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Yep, sorry, exactly like Raye again.

🤔

godmum56 · 02/09/2024 16:01

timenowplease · 02/09/2024 15:57

True. Maybe Rayeigh?

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Ray-yee

timenowplease · 02/09/2024 15:57

godmum56 · 02/09/2024 15:28

That migh get pronounced Ree like Leigh

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True. Maybe Rayeigh?

MockneyReject · 02/09/2024 15:50

I've never heard of the singer.
But, I have a 14 year old, and Rae is a very popular 'filler' middle name, amongst his peers - like May/Mai/Mae/Ray/Rae/Rose/Grace.

MouseofCommons · 02/09/2024 15:45

It's a girls name. I think the famous Raye is a Rachel? I'd use that instead of the shorter version.
I wouldn't be surprised if Rachel is due a resurgence.

LightBulbMome · 02/09/2024 15:44

I thought of the singer. I like the name Raye for a girl, although fear she might get confused for a boy, and misspelt Ray, given most people on here don't seem to have heard of the singer. I loved the suggestion of Aurelia with Raye for short.

HeySummerWhereAreYou · 02/09/2024 15:44

idontknow54789 · 02/09/2024 13:58

We don't know if we're having a boy or a girl but I love this name and think it suits both. Realistically though the singer has dominated this name hasn't she? Would this be strange to use this name?

I also like Rafe for a boy and DH likes Rayne for a girl but we don't like either's and Raye is the only one we agree with.

Yep there are a few reasons why I dislike Raye the singer so I would NEVER use that name.

SemperIdem · 02/09/2024 15:43

Rae/Raye whichever, is a horrible name to give a girl as a given name.

DoIWantTo · 02/09/2024 15:38

Rae is a fairly common girls name, I’d not give it to a boy. I wouldn’t fuck about with the spelling either

Sleepnplay · 02/09/2024 15:32

I don't think you need to worry about the singer, although I also prefer Rae as a spelling.

I know a couple of Rhea/Raiya's, and an Aurelia who goes exclusively by Rae, which suits her much better, and is another option.

godmum56 · 02/09/2024 15:28

timenowplease · 02/09/2024 15:25

What about Reigh?

That migh get pronounced Ree like Leigh

timenowplease · 02/09/2024 15:25

What about Reigh?

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