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Raphael or Ralph?

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delilah88 · 29/01/2013 12:22

Which is nicer?

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zenoushka · 30/01/2013 20:05

Raphael. Love the name.

Alisvolatpropiis · 30/01/2013 21:44

Does Ralph mean to vomit? Never heard that before! Or that it had penis connotations.

I prefer Ralph but prefer the Rafe spelling for ease outside of the UK.

daisydoodoo · 30/01/2013 21:46

Ralph.

somethingbeginningwith · 30/01/2013 22:30

Im early 20s and I read Forever!! Also, my dad's name is Ralph so that book scarred me in all manner of ways. But, I never think about that book or vomiting as I've grown up with that name so I don't see either of those 'reasons' being a problem. And DP loves the name. I'm biased so I'll say Ralph Smile

Geranium3 · 31/01/2013 19:26

OP lucky you if you get the chance to use either of these wonderful names, only dd's here! think i prefer raphael but both are glorious names

amazingmumof6 · 01/02/2013 12:34

Raphael rocks, got a nephew Raphael, great kid! go for that one!

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