Roman or Raphael?

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SelenaM · 24/03/2025 07:29

Which for a baby boy ?

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Emanwenym · 24/03/2025 13:01

Neither. Roman makes me think of roman ruins and remains. Raphael is too frilly and Raffy is awful.

Rowan and Ronan are OK.

BootballJoy · 24/03/2025 12:32

Raphael

SometimesCalmPerson · 24/03/2025 12:11

Neither, Ronan is nicer.

Roman is weird, you may as well name your child Egyptian or Irish.

ChanceMet · 24/03/2025 12:07

Raphael.

Roman always gets confused with Ronan.

Bluelavenders · 24/03/2025 12:06

I don’t like the nicknames for Raphael, especially not Raff (Riff Raff etc)

So Roman would be my choice. But I actually much prefer Rowan or Reuben personally

user1492757084 · 24/03/2025 10:37

Raphael

YourAmberFawn · 24/03/2025 10:29

Another vote for Roman- lovely name.

Just be wary of the popularity of Roman, if that is something which would bother you.

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Moreteaandchocolate · 24/03/2025 09:28

I like Raphael for its nn options (Raffy / Raff / Rafe) but I find the full name a bit “frilly”.

Roman has a simple, masculine sound, but because I haven’t met anyone with the name I do associate it with the Romans! I prefer Ronan or Rowan for that reason, but I’d pick Roman from your options.

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