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Raphael?

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QuackQuackQuackQuack · 04/04/2009 11:24

Do you like it?

Would it just become Ralph to everyone? I'm not a fan of Ralph

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QuackQuackQuackQuack · 04/04/2009 12:29

Thats good to hear ladyjuliafish

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ladyjuliafish · 04/04/2009 12:24

I think of it as more of a religious name than Italian/Spanish. I don't think it will be an issue. I think it is more popular now than it used to be so will become more mainstream the way that Reuben, Aaron and Noah used to be thought of as Jewish names but are now popular with lots of non Jews too.

UpInArms · 04/04/2009 12:23

Hmm, not sure if it would be an issue TBH.

Love it BTW

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QuackQuackQuackQuack · 04/04/2009 12:16

Or Spanish?

Do you think that will be an issue?

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QuackQuackQuackQuack · 04/04/2009 12:01

DH and I both really like it, I am concerned about not being Italien though.

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geordieminx · 04/04/2009 11:48

Dp would have loved us to call ds Raffa, (big lfc fan)

I wanted Rafe, as it was my great -grandads name.

I think its lovely, and you can shorten it to anything you like.

Unusual without being weird/chavvy/too posh/whatever

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QuackQuackQuackQuack · 04/04/2009 11:39

Like Rafi as well

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QuackQuackQuackQuack · 04/04/2009 11:39

Like Rafi as well

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GossipMonger · 04/04/2009 11:29

I think Rafi would be more likely than Ralph.

I put it in the same category as Reuben or Gabriel (not that it is biblical!) but I do quite like it. Not sure I would use it though.

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QuackQuackQuackQuack · 04/04/2009 11:28

I love Rafe as well.

Do you think you have to be Italien or have Italien origin?

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LauriefairycakeeatsCupid · 04/04/2009 11:27

as a teenager it may also be Raffer (v.cool)

LauriefairycakeeatsCupid · 04/04/2009 11:26

I like it - keep thinking of the tennis player Nadal

Not necessarily Ralph but maybe Rafe? (love Rafe)

belgo · 04/04/2009 11:26

Shortened to Rafe or Raf. Very nice name.

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