So what do we all think of the name Raoul?

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I quite like it, but feel it might be a bit poncey, he might grow up to be a ballet dancer or somesuch. What do you think?

Raoul has a moustache.

Oh God yes, he definitely has a moustache.

Raoul is also Italy's sexiest actor. www.raoulbova.it

Roul is 19, i know i shouldn't but he looked at me with his deep brown eyes and i couldn't resist his strong hands lifting my skirt

Yuk Custardo

Raoul is very common in italy/spain/portugal/france, and a lovely name. I think with a very anglicised surname it might sound odd

ie: Raoul Smith

but if your name has a bit of flair go for it.

I dont associate names with serial killers, and find it incredibly insensitive to raise the moat link in such a jokey manner on here... Actually Raoul makes me think of a bar I used to frequent in Oxford!

Love your spelling. First thought of Raul Julia. Great actor, great name.

Moat immediately comes to mind.

I wouldn't use it unless you're Mediterranean.

Very nice name.

Would you regard it as a problem if your son were a ballet dancer?

What aboout Roald?

Didn't actually make me think of Moat. Made me think of Raul Castro. Anyway, FWIW, I'm not sure that I like the sound of it, regardless of the connotations. It's quite a harsh vowel sound IMO.

Makes me think of Raoul Julia and therefore Gomez Addams.

Are you spanish/spanish speaking with a spanish surname?
Yes - go for it
No- would say no.

Would not be influenced by Raoul Moat, it is a common enough name in Spanish speaking countries, would be like saying don't call your baby Ian because of Ian Huntley. There are plenty of little Freddies around in spite of Fred West. But I agree with whoever posted that it would sound odd with an English name.

Lounge lizard with medallion if older, or cabana boy if a teen, and just like the hilarious Irn Bru ad.