RAFE  

Gender: M
Origin: Variation of RALPH
Meaning: "wolf-counsel"

Used almost exclusively in England; would make an equally amiable short form here for Raphael or Rafferty -- and could also stand on its own.

Rafe is being discussed in our message boards:

• Short List--your thoughts?
• What about Minerva?
• Please help me!
• Second Girl, Fourth Child--Suggestions?
• Need suggestions - biblical or old man names

Read Nameberry blog posts about Rafe:

• SOAP OPERA NAMES
• JUST JOSIES: Nickname names--are they enough?
• IN PRAISE OF REGULAR GUY NAMES