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Full name for Rafi?

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MollyBloomYes · 01/12/2015 22:29

Really like the nickname Rafi if dc2 turns out to be a boy in a 4 weeks. But not sure what the full name could be. Originally was going for Reuven but not sure. Child would have Jewish heritage on its dads side but not be brought up Jewish or in particularly Jewish area if that makes sense? Their dad has just left me (whooooole other thread) so feeling a bit wobbly about having a name so strongly tied to him! Though I do still quite like it.
I think Confused trying not to be vindictive and disregard name purely out of spite but difficult to judge just how I feel at the moment!

I've always loved Rafferty but not sure on it anymore when someone pointed out it sort of sounds like a springer spaniel!

Considering Finbar for middle name as its a name with strong connections to my dad's area of Ireland.

Help!

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marriednotdead · 01/12/2015 22:41

Raphael/Rafael would be my first thought Smile

MollyBloomYes · 01/12/2015 22:49

Yeah mine too, just not overly keen as have looked after a lot of Raphaels. Joys of being a former nanny and teacher!

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knittingqueen · 01/12/2015 23:10

Rafferty.

Epilepsyhelp · 01/12/2015 23:18

Rafi is a full name in itself I think.

WhyCantIuseTheNameIWant · 01/12/2015 23:32

Ralph? (Rafe)

ZenNudist · 01/12/2015 23:34

Raphael - great name.

Belazu84 · 03/12/2015 13:52

Just Raf? Like the designer Raf Simons. I think that's a great name.

squoosh · 03/12/2015 14:02

Rafi for Raphael is bee-yoo-tiful and Raphael Finbar sounds fab.

But so sorry you're going through such a shit time! Flowers

PinotKaren · 28/06/2020 05:33

@Belazu84

Just Raf? Like the designer Raf Simons. I think that's a great name.
I believe it's short for "Raphanael" ...x
Blursula · 28/06/2020 07:32

Raphael or Rafferty are both lovely, but if you love Rafi just go with that! (I’m not a big believer that names need a ‘full’ version).

ritalia · 28/06/2020 08:22

Names starts with ra: www.babynamechoice.com/boy-names-startswith-ra

Rafael
Raphael
Ralph

MrsGilly1 · 29/06/2020 06:30

Rafferty X

IndiaMay · 29/06/2020 07:58

Rafferty, Raphael, Rafiki

JanewaysBun · 29/06/2020 09:43

Sorry your ex is such a test, yes I would defo avoid anything that links too strongly to him. Might make DC uncomfortable esp if he doesn't really feature in their life

Raffaele is nice and the full Italian spelling I think so pronounced rafayelly

Linny88 · 07/07/2020 21:30

Raphael is also a jewish name I think, but not an obvious one

supermom303 · 08/07/2020 07:40

Have you considered Raphistopheles? It isn't obviously Jewish, nor Raphael. A handsome name for a handsome boy!

BeKindItCostsNothing · 08/07/2020 10:39

Rafiq?

zingally · 10/07/2020 12:35

Raphael or Rafferty are the only full names I can think of for Rafi.

Prefer Rafferty out of the two.

SpaceSharkTea · 10/07/2020 15:53

Rafferty would be my first choice and I absolutely love that name.

Other options are:
Rafal
Rafik/Rafiq/Rafeek
Rafeeya/Rafiya

foxtiger · 11/07/2020 15:02

There's Rafiki which means friendly, but I guess it might be seen as very strongly culturally African.

whatausername · 11/07/2020 15:13

Rafferty is lovely. I wouldn't disregard it because one sole person happened to associate it with a dog. Were they even asked for their opinion?

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