Baby with no name !!!

[Dollymixture77]

So I have a 3 week old dear little baby boy born Valentine's day... still without a name !

(poor bear !)

But I'm just really struggling to decide what to call him !

He has a 6 year old brother named Gabriel with whom I had no trouble naming whatsoever ( as it's my favourire boy's name)

I'm looking for something with a romantic link and I do like names with lovely meanings. Also something a little different but not too faddy/celeb..that can be shortened and something that stands up to Gabriel.

So .. my short list is...

Rafferty ( Raffy/Rafe)
Rafael (Raffy/Rafe) - son's favourite (Also an archangel like Gabriel)
Theodore (Teddy/Ted/bear) Means gift of god.. and is saintly
Roman (Romey/Rome/Manny) Valentines was a roman festival.
Romeo (Romey/Rome/Manny) obvious valentine link... but maybe too obvious !

Middle names - Would like to use William or Melvyn or both.. (Mine and partner's Dads)

And/or maybe a combination with the first names that don't get chosen.

ie. Rafael Theodore Melvyn Hopkins
Roman Theodore William Hopkins

I really would appreciate your feedback... as it's getting beyond silly now !

xxx

The bear thing it’s too celebrity, bit sycophantic. Makes me think Liam & Cheryl

@LipstickHandbagCoffee

hmmmmmmm !

Rafferty seems a little more rascal...
Raphael somewhat more wholesome

Love Rafael :-) and Raffy, it was on my list too. We had a girl though ❤️

My dh has an uncle called Gabriel - he has brothers called Leo, Seamus, Malachy, Christian and Eoin. (Irish!)

Of the names you've listed I'd go for Rafferty. I think Gabriel and Raphael are really difficult to say together although both lovely.

If you like 'old' names what about Ambrose?

Whatever he ends up being called he's gorgeous.

If you refer to baby as bear people will think Liam & Cheryl. Or bear gryll
That may not be your intention but it’s pop culture reference
Maybe you decided on the diminutive without knowing about Cheryl & Liam’s bear
But other folk will make that Cheryl,Liam bear connection

Rafael!!!! Xx

Rafael

My grandson was born on valentines six years ago . My daughter wanted valentine or Romeo everyone said no but now she really regrets calling him an ordinary name . Go with your gut instinct.

He's a Raphael without a doubt. Gorgeous little boy :-)

He looks like Theodore William.

Michael Romeo
David William

Paschal

@strawberrypenguin

Yes.. I agree.. the 2 together are a bit of a mouthful..

However , I have to weigh whether the sound of the sibling set is more important than the actual name !

Jeez... I need to make a decision already !

And mummy's day must be the day to make it ! 🤦🏼

@Audreyhelp

aww bless her..

but yes... I agree .. he needs a beautiful name with a nod to the romantic day he was born on...

Rafael - archangel of healing and divine love

Theodore - Gift of God / also name to many saints

Romeo - self explaintory

Roman - Valentines is a roman festival

Rafferty - no link that I'm aware of

❤❤❤❤

@buttercup54321

Michael or David doesn't really make an impression with me...

Theodore William has a nice ring :)

Rafael Valentine

@LipstickHandbagCoffee

I referred to Gabriel as Gabey bear / G bear when he was younger...

Just an affectionate term...

But to others he is Gabriel/ Gabey / Gabe / Gabey baby !

@TheMamaIsReal

What did you call your little girl...

@Dollymixture77 Daniella Marie and we love it! Our girls name was Arabella but when she arrived she just didn't look like an Arabella

@CiaoBellaDani

awwww❤

I'm a Danielle !:)

@Dollymixture77 ahhhhh!! I love that too. How weird. So many posts on here, does stickman have a name now?

I like Raphael best from your list. But I’ve always thought that Nathaniel goes really well with Gabriel - Nate and Gabe.

I vote Theodore Melvyn William.

I love Rafael Theodore

Sorry, I spelt it wrong didn't I! Cause I was thinking about Rafferty at the same time!

Raphael Theodore is truly gorgeous though.. I hope you go for it!