Unusual boy name-Poll

smiley1322 · July 2011

Older brother's name is Miles Sebastian Soto. (Milo)

Do you think any of these names are too difficult to pronounce in the US?

Do you think that Elian and Milan sound feminine?

Also, do you think Misael (Misa for a nickname) would be hard to pronounce in the US? It sounds like the name Rafael. Should I go with Rafael (Rafa for a nickname) instead?

Thanks for your opinions! [Poll]

Harper'smom · July 2011

Love Rafael. I don't care for the 3 names in the middle.

AlphabetFish · July 2011

Misael is the one that sounds feminine, especially the nickname Misa. I voted for Rafael. Can't say I like the nickname Rafa...

Not trying to be condescending or anything, but just in case you didn't know, names ending in "a" are usually feminine in the United States, including nicknames. I apologize if you're like "DUH I KNOW THAT"! Just trying to point out how that vowel ending makes a name sound...

cogbot · July 2011

For some reason when I see Misael I think of Miserable. (Maybe I'm just really tired and need to go to bed. )

Go with Elias, it's a nice name.

GoldenPeaches · July 2011

Elias or Rafael are both good names. My friend Rafael goes by Rafi.

kellyrn9956 · July 2011

I like both Elian and Elias.

anna7602 · July 2011

I like Elias and Rafael the best. Every Rafael I know goes by Rafa and it doesn't sound feminine to me at all, but what do I know?

Elian still makes me think of Elian Gonzalez, the Cuban boy whose mother drowned at sea when they were crossing the Florida Straits and who was eventually returned to Cuba. Yesterday's news, but still...

GoldenGibson · July 2011

When I think Elian I also think Elian Gonzalez so that's a no. I also don't like the other two names in the middle.

I voted Elias but I also don't mind Raphael. I know a Raphael that goes by "Rafe" and like that a lot.

sunnyday016 · July 2011

I think Milan is WAAAY too similar to Miles/Milo. Even Elian & Elias sound kind of similar. I voted for Rafael just because it was the most different.

mamaofboys · July 2011

I voted Elias as it was on our list until a friend used it (without knowing our interest). We call him Eli.

Miles is our nephew's name. I love it. I think Elias and Miles go well together

globetrotting7 · July 2011

I love all the names you listed but I don't think Misael will be pronounced correctly, it was my favorite, though. I vote for Elian. I do like Rafa as a nn for Rafael. Oh, heck, whatever you choose is going to be adorable.

ames71 · July 2011

anna7602:
I like Elias and Rafael the best. Every Rafael I know goes by Rafa and it doesn't sound feminine to me at all, but what do I know?

Elian still makes me think of Elian Gonzalez, the Cuban boy whose mother drowned at sea when they were crossing the Florida Straits and who was eventually returned to Cuba. Yesterday's news, but still...

All of this.

Plus... Rafa/Rafael makes me think of Rafael Nadal, and for that I thank you. Wink

526SadieSadie · July 2011

AlphabetFish:

Misael is the one that sounds feminine, especially the nickname Misa. I voted for Rafael. Can't say I like the nickname Rafa...

Not trying to be condescending or anything, but just in case you didn't know, names ending in "a" are usually feminine in the United States, including nicknames. I apologize if you're like "DUH I KNOW THAT"! Just trying to point out how that vowel ending makes a name sound...

Agreed. I like Rafael the best.

AwBeth · July 2011

sunnyday016:
I think Milan is WAAAY too similar to Miles/Milo. Even Elian & Elias sound kind of similar. I voted for Rafael just because it was the most different.

This. They are almost the same name!! I voted Elias.