🔥Rafe
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Variation of Ralph, English
"wolf-counsel"
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Rafe Origin and Meaning
The name Rafe is a boy's name of English origin meaning "wolf-counsel".
A top ranking choice in England and Wales, making frequent appearances on the Telegraph Announcments, Rafe feels equal parts rugged, amiable, and posh. Traditionally seen used a variant of Ralph (itself from the Old Norse Ráðúlfr), it came into use in the 17th century to reflect this particular pronunciation.
Appearing in the UK Top 250, it could also work as a short form of Rafferty or Rafael.
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# 887 in the US
Rafe Rank in US Top 1000
# 346 on Nameberry
Rafe Rank in Nameberry Top 1000
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Famous People Named Rafe
- Ralph Nathaniel "Rafe" FiennesEnglish actor
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The name Rafe in Pop Culture
- Rafe Adlercharacter from the "Uncharted" game series
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