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HelpRe: Should Ralph return in popularity in the U.S.?
in reply to a message by Brendon_CB
In the US and Canada, actor Jackie Gleason there was an odious character called Ralph Kramden of the 1950's TV show The Honeymooners. Kramden was a loudmouth, misogynist thug who often threatened to send his long suffering wife to the moon with his fist. I guess people thought wives were to be seen and not heard back in those days. I think that show tainted the name for a lot of people. Then Ralph became a brand name with the arrival of fashion designer Ralph Lauren in the late sixties. Many parents shy away from this style of name.
England seems to be ahead of the curve when it comes to names so perhaps in the future, North America will follow their lead. I have my doubts but you never know what will catch on.
I prefer the "Rafe" pronunciation of the name like British actor Ralph Fiennes.
England seems to be ahead of the curve when it comes to names so perhaps in the future, North America will follow their lead. I have my doubts but you never know what will catch on.
I prefer the "Rafe" pronunciation of the name like British actor Ralph Fiennes.
