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I prefer Raphael in theory, not sure why. But if you plan on using the nn Rafe (which is great, btw), then I'd probably go with Rafael. They're pretty much the same to me. I think Raphael is the Hebrew/Biblical spelling (and that of the painter), so that may be why it seems more familiar to people and they prefer it.

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How do you pronounce it? I tend to say "rah-fee-ELL" or even "rah-fay-ELL" at times. I think there are other pronunciations, though.