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Help[Opinions] Marcel, Lola and Rafael
What do you all think of these two names?
Marcel came to my mind because its Hungarian version, Marcell is rising in popularity right now (mostly because the nn Marci is extremely trendy - yep, it's used for a boy here). I wonder if you like it.
Rafael is a recently discovered favourite; strangely, I dislike Raphael - with a ph, it looks weak - but I like Rafael. Is it too Spanish to be used on a non-Hispanic kid, or is it all right.
And, last but not least: Lola. This is the name of a very cute kitten at the hospital of my uni, and she made me like her name. Does Lola stand alone, or you'd only use it as a nn for Dolores?
And would the three work well as a sib set?
(edited to add question about the set)
"After all who of us in our lives hasn't set fire to some great public building or other..."
Graham Chapman
Marcel came to my mind because its Hungarian version, Marcell is rising in popularity right now (mostly because the nn Marci is extremely trendy - yep, it's used for a boy here). I wonder if you like it.
Rafael is a recently discovered favourite; strangely, I dislike Raphael - with a ph, it looks weak - but I like Rafael. Is it too Spanish to be used on a non-Hispanic kid, or is it all right.
And, last but not least: Lola. This is the name of a very cute kitten at the hospital of my uni, and she made me like her name. Does Lola stand alone, or you'd only use it as a nn for Dolores?
And would the three work well as a sib set?
(edited to add question about the set)
"After all who of us in our lives hasn't set fire to some great public building or other..."
Graham Chapman
This message was edited 5/19/2005, 5:34 AM
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I should like Marcel, but I can't warm up to it. I can't stand the girl's name Marcie, so I think that's what influencing me. (Do you live in Hungary?)
I don't think the "f" spelling of Rafael is limited only to Spanish/Hispanic boys. As long as a name has history and meaning to it, why not?
Lola. This name seems to be on the rise. I just can't get the Barry Manilow song out of my head when I see it. I do like the name Dolores, though. If you do use Lola, I would like to see it as a nn for Dolores. (BTW, can anyone tell me which spelling a Spaniard would traditionally use: Delores or Dolores? I'm never sure.)
I don't think the "f" spelling of Rafael is limited only to Spanish/Hispanic boys. As long as a name has history and meaning to it, why not?
Lola. This name seems to be on the rise. I just can't get the Barry Manilow song out of my head when I see it. I do like the name Dolores, though. If you do use Lola, I would like to see it as a nn for Dolores. (BTW, can anyone tell me which spelling a Spaniard would traditionally use: Delores or Dolores? I'm never sure.)
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Marcel: nms, probably because it is an "old" name in France.
Rafael: very beautiful, but I prefer Raphael. I have a cousin named Rafael, a Jewish Canadian of Greek, Dutch and Polish origins. His sisters are Atarah and Avital (Hebrew form of Abital).
Lola: I find it trashy (but way better than Lolita!). Dolores is beautiful, but so sad! Lola is very cute on a kitten though.
~~ Claire ~~
My dear ! are Alia, Eidel, Enola, Israel, Dudel, Yuri, Lina, Lorelei, Leilani, Owen and Julian.
My dear ? are Hillel, Meshullam, Johnny, Ginny, Cordelia, Fiammetta and Yocheved.
Rafael: very beautiful, but I prefer Raphael. I have a cousin named Rafael, a Jewish Canadian of Greek, Dutch and Polish origins. His sisters are Atarah and Avital (Hebrew form of Abital).
Lola: I find it trashy (but way better than Lolita!). Dolores is beautiful, but so sad! Lola is very cute on a kitten though.
~~ Claire ~~
My dear ! are Alia, Eidel, Enola, Israel, Dudel, Yuri, Lina, Lorelei, Leilani, Owen and Julian.
My dear ? are Hillel, Meshullam, Johnny, Ginny, Cordelia, Fiammetta and Yocheved.
This message was edited 5/19/2005, 12:11 PM
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