Comments on: Name of the Day: Raphael

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[...] and company are the glaring exception.) But the -ael ending is fairly common. Michael and Raphael both spring to mind, and other popular names, like Gabriel, Samuel, and Nathaniel are similar, [...]

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By: Kaye

Kaye — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 03:58:40 +0000

I think Raphael is safe from being immediately turtle-ized, if only because it’s so popular. Donatello, though, is probably hopeless

By: Sarah A

Sarah A — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 00:28:58 +0000

Rafferty is nice, but I would never use it. Question: Do you think Raphael will become quite popular soon? We’re about 3 years away from having kids and I think Raphael nn Rafi has major potential for us…

By: appellationmountain

appellationmountain — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 11:07:35 +0000

I like Rafferty – and despite Jude Law using it for his son, I haven’t met one.

By: appellationmountain

appellationmountain — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 11:06:26 +0000

I don’t get TMNT from Raphael. I think of it, but it is my fourth or fifth association. The first is a local photographer, who answers to Raphi. But then there’s the archangel and the painter, and Ralph Fiennes, who pronounces his first name Rafe. And then maybe the turtle. But then, I’m 37 and was just a smidge too old for TMNT. Maybe a few years younger and that would be my first thought …

By: Sarah A

Sarah A — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 06:42:03 +0000

I agree that the TMNT association is something a lot of people can’t get past, but for me it’s not problematic because it’s not a negative association. Rafferty is nice, but it sounds too British for me. Also, I prefer to stay away from ‘y’ or ‘ee’ endings for boys. I think Raphael is the best way to get to nn Rafi and Rafe.

By: Ashlie

Ashlie — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 02:10:51 +0000

I cannot get past TMNT. I do love the nn Rafe though. How’s about Rafferty?

By: Sarah A

Sarah A — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 01:55:00 +0000

Yay, I found one of my favorite names! I first thought of Raphael because I love the Arabic name Rafi, but I think it’s too short and the ‘ee’ ending doesn’t age well. Raphael fits the bill because he is religious but not too common. I would hesitate to put one name on the birth certificate with the intention of actually calling the child something else, but my husband is a Michael who goes exclusively by Mike and he’s assured me it’s fine. All in all, I can definitely see us using Raphael and calling him Rafi; I just have to convince the hubby that Raphael is not only for Ninja Turtles

By: Lola

Lola — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 21:39:18 +0000

Just thought to look for Raphael, how in the world did I miss him?!?

Raphael’s a long time love of mine. Even as a kid, he was my favorite Archangel! Yeah, He’s a love all right, but still a long shot for me; the Mr. thinks he’s too religious for us.I think the point is moot, especially with boys who have Pope names!

*shrug* If I get the chance to sneak it in, I absolutely will!