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in reply to a message by solveig
It's a nice name, and Raffaele is common-ish in Italy without being overused. I don't particularly think it needs a nickname (nor that any name does for what it's worth, but maybe it's a cultural thing?)
While I don't think what other people have to say/think should be completely disregarded, I don't find the objections you're receiving particularly valid, especially if it's going to be a middle name.
"We have met the enemy and he is us" Walt Kelly
While I don't think what other people have to say/think should be completely disregarded, I don't find the objections you're receiving particularly valid, especially if it's going to be a middle name.
"We have met the enemy and he is us" Walt Kelly
This message was edited 9/23/2019, 1:19 AM
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I have spent quite a bit of saying the name to myself repeatedly, thanks to Billina. Considering how often I use all three of my daughter's names the flow of Julian Raphael plus my surname does not work. It doesn't have the right vibe. Miriam Elizabeth Mae has a more welcoming, down home feeling that Julian Raphael doesn't.
I like Aaron Raphael a bit better, but again Raphael runs into my surname.
I like Aaron Raphael a bit better, but again Raphael runs into my surname.
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Aaron Raphael is vey nice and I agree that it better matches the vibe of your daughter’s name. I made a stab to find a second middle name, three syllables to match your daughter’s pattern of 8, with a long “a” sound near the end and, hopefully, a vibe more welcoming than pretentious: Aaron Raphael Andreas. I will now shut up on the matter and let you be. :)
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For the record, I wouldn't want anyone to not use a name they love, just because I don't like it. But, I will give my opinion, when asked.
This message was edited 9/23/2019, 10:03 AM
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