Posts Tagged ‘Rafe’

It doesn’t matter if I’m at the dentist or the drugstore or Disney World, I’m always listening for names. One of my favorites namespotting locations is Franklin’s, our local brewpub/restaurant/toy store – is there any better combination? – because, of course, we’re all chasing our children around while we wait for a table.  The other [...]


At one extreme, this choice is an unfortunate action verb.  At the other end?  A dashing English actor. Thanks to Corinne for suggesting Ralph as Name of the Day. Share this: Email StumbleUpon Digg Reddit Print Facebook Press This


While it’s hard to imagine bestowing the moniker Ralph on your baby boy, there is an appealing, dramatic twist on that sadly dated name that bears consideration:  Raphael, and the breezy nickname Rafe. Thanks to Natalie for suggesting today’s Name of the Day. Share this: Email StumbleUpon Digg Reddit Print Facebook Press This


Most of us have someone in our lives, someone we love and would love to honor with our naming choices for our children.  Or, perhaps, it’s a family tradition to name your firstborn after Grandpa, and bucking that custom would break hearts. Trouble is, that while some names are easily, and cheerfully passed down, others [...]