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Ralph

27 replies

neverthoughtidask · 27/07/2009 20:00

I honestly thought I'd never post anything in Baby Names cos I was so sure of my choice - but I've just read on another thread that my chosen name, Ralph, is considered 'awful' by many people !

I am 36 wks pg with DS2. DS1 has very common popular name that was chosen by dh. I absolutely love the name Ralph and wanted it for DS1 but lost out!

I have told no one in RL about my choice except my mum and amazingly found out it was on her short list for my brother and she loves it.

It is very special to me for various reasons, one of the main ones being I knew a Ralph years ago who was one of the sweetest, kindest and loveliest kids I've ever met and have loved the name ever since.

Anyway, does anyone else like it?!

(And what on earth is the Judy Blume reference!)

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Fillyjonk · 27/07/2009 20:04

I know the thread of which you speak.

Ralph is absolutely the better name IMO. Absolutely.

Ralph in Judy Blume not so good I suppose, BUT its a teenage girl's book, I wouldn't worry too much about it.

Jackstini · 27/07/2009 20:03

The Judy blume reference is to a book called Forever - Ralph is the name he uses to refer to his penis.
Would not let this put you off though if you love it. I quite like it actually.
You will get people asking though if it is pronounced Ralf or Rafe.