Re: Raphaela
in reply to a message by RegalAmethyst
For some time, I've liked the idea of using Raphaela. I love the association with St. Raphael and the meaning of the name. The spelling I like is Raffaella because I use it as part of a strongly Italian sibset, but most people tell me that they think that this spelling is too much.
I don't think that Raphaela is too masculine, but people are always say to me "I like it, but I prefer Raphael," which gets a bit annoying after the fifth time.
I'm not sure if this will be of any help to you or not, but with my very Italian Raffaella, I would use Giustina, Berenice or Antonia as a middle name.
Raphaela Georgine is nice.
I don't think that Raphaela is too masculine, but people are always say to me "I like it, but I prefer Raphael," which gets a bit annoying after the fifth time.
I'm not sure if this will be of any help to you or not, but with my very Italian Raffaella, I would use Giustina, Berenice or Antonia as a middle name.
Raphaela Georgine is nice.
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That helps quite a lot ^-^ I think I'll be looking at some Italian names to go with Raphaela. I like Fiore with it, though I think the f sound might be too much. Thank you!