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Rafe: WDYT?
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We thought we were narrowing it down! But I just can't stop looking! DH mentioned the name Rafe yesterday (pronounded Rayf). Apparently it's a variant of Ralph. DH says he knew someone with this name growing up and always kind of liked it. I can't decide how I feel. Cool? Wierd? Too abrupt sounding? WDYT?
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Re: Rafe: WDYT?
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I kind of agree but, only because I had the biggest crush on him when I was in high school, I thought he was sooo handsome in The English Patient.
OP, I think Rafe is okay.
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I thought it was a nn for Raphael as that's how it's used in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (movies and cartoons).
I think I only like it as a nn, though, and that's just b/c Raphael (the turtle) is Raphael and he's always been my favorite besides Michelangelo.
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It may be commonly used as a nickname, but is, in fact, a real full name in and of itself. So, no, it's not exactly like naming your kid Bob.
From behindthename.com
GENDER: MasculineUSAGE: EnglishPRONOUNCED: RAYFMeaning & HistoryVariant of RALPH. This form became common during the 17th century, reflecting the usual pronunciation.
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"... In the Middle Ages [Ralph] was usually spelled Ralf, but by the 17th century it was most commonly Rafe, reflecting the normal pronunciation ..."
ETA: Though I can appreciate that it may SOUND like a nickname, and people who have never heard it used otherwise may think it is. This is one of my hesitations about the name.
Yeah, I kinda do too.
That's why I put the pronunciation in there. I would worry that most people would mispronounce it and he would constantly be correcting people. As it is, people almost always mispronounce DD's name, and I actually didn't see that one coming when I gave her the name.
I hate to say it, but all I see is rape.
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Haha! Well, that's not good.
Me, too. Or Rafe the Rapist. Can't help it, that's just what came to mind.
I really do hate to say it because for all intents and purposes I kind of dig the name and I love your DD's name but I think this does set him up for a lifetime of that.
How about Raphael/Rafael or Raffi?
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Yeah, I think this kind of reflects my thoughts about the name. I really like it in theory. But I just don't adore the sound of it. It's like a little harsh or something.
Unfortunately, I don't love Rafael either. I just asked DH about it and he said it reminds him of a male escort! Haha, whatevs!
It's very soap opera to me. There is a current character on Days and a past character on Y&R with that name.
It's ok, just NMS.
I like it due to the excellence that is Ralph Fiennes (as his name is pronounced "Rafe").
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That's exactly what I tought! I like it. I think it's original in a good way.
This. I like the look of Ralph pronounced Rafe, but I think it would always be an issue. So, Rafe is on my short list.
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This. exactly. I want to like it. It also reminds me of a rufee. Like when you drug someone. Otherwise I think I could like it.
I've heard the name twice in my life.
One was a student and his full name was Rafe.
The other is a current LSU Baseball player and his name is spelled Raph (it's short for Raphael, I think).
I've only heard it once, and that was on the movie "Pearl Harbor"
I don't hate it, but it sounds very "Grease" era to me.