Rafe

I always thought of this as a nickname for Raphael/Rafael, I had no idea it was actually a variation of Ralph! Regardless, I’ve always really liked Rafe as a name, it feels slick, strong, and cool, and it feels really versatile; it works well as a stand alone name or a nickname, it works as a strong first name or cool middle name. I like it :)

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(Also, I don’t understand why people harp on ‘it sounds like rape’, like we all know how rhymes work—Beth sounds like death and Bill sounds like kill, it’s just not a big deal and not at all worth making people feel bad about their names, in my opinion. There’s nothing wrong with the name Rafe, I think it sounds nice.)

Sounds like rape...no thank you.

The rakish version of Ralph. Ralph for hipsters. Ralph lite. Ralph 1.0. The condensed version. Abridged with Ralph.

This is the best name. I will want to be named this name.

It makes me think of the word "Rape" too much. Ugh, horrible name.

Rafe is my favorite boy name! It's handsome, short and sweet and youthful yet mature for an adult. If I have a son, I want to name him this, specifically after my grandfather, who's name was Ralph. I like the name Rafe on it's own though.

I don't think that Rafe is anything like Ralph. In fact, it's a much better and more handsome name than Ralph. It should be considered its own name. It's very modern and masculine.

Ugly name. Reminds me of the word "rape".

I think Rafe is wonderful, unique name. I plan to name my first son this.

Very sleek and handsome. I really hate it when Rafe gets relegated to "nickname only" status for the unrelated Raphael which is far too much name for me. Rafe is a full name and an old one.