Boy.. need help :)............

Question

Raphael or valentine

Answer 1

If i had to pick then i would pick Raphael.

But they are both strange/bad names.

i hope you aren't serious with those names.

hope i helped=]

Answer 2

Raphael

xx

Answer 3

I like Valentine..as a Middle Name. Sorry, but Raphael is not nice.

Noah

Nolan

Caelan

Caden

Erik

Matthias

Wyatt

Jake

Callum

Harry

Tobias

Dorian

Lucas

Quentin

Xavier

Xander

Harrison

Hope you liked any of the names I listed, and good luck =] x

Answer 4

Depends. I like both of them a lot. I think Valentine is more distinctive, but Raphael will fit in a bit better. Which nicknames do you like? Do you have middle name ideas, or would you like to combine these two (Use Raphael Valentine, or Valentine Raphael)? How do they sound with your last name? If I was picking for myself, I would use Valentine because I like the nicknames Val and Tino, and I think it sounds better with my last name.

Answer 5

raphael - hero in a half shell TURTLE POWER - be serious

valentine - NO

Answer 6

Ew. Neither. Those are both TERRIBLE! Here are some names that have common similarities with Raphael that aren't so wierd...

Gabriel

Ethan

Nathaniel

Daniel

Nathan

Joshua

Joel

Alexander

Elijah

Lucas

Isaac

Aaron

Noah

Caleb

Samuel

Seth

Please, don't go with Raphael or Valentine.

Answer 7

My father's middle name is Valentine! And so is my grandpa's.

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Answer 8

i think Raphael. It's actually a beautiful name and is really unique. Let me just add as an alternative I've always loved the name Elliot.

Answer 9

Your hormones must be all over the show - sorry - both will hinder your new baby for life! Can you honestly think that a man in a serious job would ever progress with either of the names! Fine though if you has no aspirations for him.

Answer 10

Raphael

Answer 11

I have got to say, I think some of the responses to your question are particularly rude and unkind. Names are a personal choice and, just because someone else doesn't like your choice, don't be put off.

Personally, I prefer Raphael. There are a number of Raphaels around - for example Rapha Benitez - who hasn't done too badly for himself!  It does depend on your surname though - you want his full name to have a nice rhythm. Make sure you don't give him a set of initials that spell anything horrid. I have a friend whose initials are PNS - and he's taken stick about it all his life! Also, make sure his names don't combine into something else. I also knew someone once who called her daughter Lauren Jade. Nice names, both of them, but when combined they sound like a French drink (l'orangeade)!

More to the point, good luck with the happy event!!!

Answer 12

Raphael is the better. I think that a boy will get stick for being called Valentine! Its up to you tho, this is just my opinion.

Answer 13

Raphael. Valentine just doesn't strike my fancy. and there are plenty of cute nicknames for Raphael.  

Answer 14

well congrats!!!!!!!!!!!

i personally prefer Raphael to Valentine.

but your choice

good luck!

Answer 15

Raphael would be alright. Just plain Ralph would be better.

Answer 16

Either is nice.  I like that they're both familiar and not heard very often.

My pick would have to be Raphael, though.  I love that it shortens to the dashing Raff as a nickname.

I'd be a little afraid of Valentine encountering a bit more teasing for his name, especially around a certain holiday.  

Answer 17

i don't really like either, but if i had to choose, i'd go with raphael, just because it sounds the most boyish out of the two.

Answer 18

I hope your kid enjoys being made fun of his entire life.

Seriously, what are you thinking? I know in your mind the names are "cute LOLZ" but this kid has to live with them. Be real.

edit: I get thumbs down for being brutally honest? Think realistically, how many of you would want to be named "Valentine"? It's not fair to do that to a kid.

Answer 19

Raphael

Answer 20

How about...  NO!!

Think about the poor child who has to grow up with other kids taking the p**s out of his name...  I had to deal with that c**p, and it's not recommended.  

Be serious when choosing a name.

Answer 21

Raphael sounds like 1 of the ninja turttles and if u chose valentine  he will get made fun of! :(

Answer 22

i think i prefer raphael (as in the painter and spanish tennis player)  though i have a friend named valentine as it really suits him.  hes a really cool guy,  either.  

Answer 23

Neither! Name your son either of those, especially Valentine, and he will be severely mocked in school! How about Logan, or Austin or something normal like that?

Answer 24

Raphael.

please don't pay attention to those that are completely rude in their answer. there is no need to be so childish about it.

you have every right to pick a name that makes you happy. it doesn't matter what negative things others might say.

i personally don't like either name, but he's not going to be my son either so i refuse to be rude about it.

~congrats.

edit:

Plague- perhaps you weren't TD for being "honest" as you call it. but rather for your lack of tactfulness about it. there are ways of saying, "sorry, i dont dig those names at all" w/out being a child and/or insulting. thus your TD. you earned them IMHO.

Answer 25

Personal choice neither, however if I had to pick one

Raphael

Answer 26

Raphael  

Answer 27

Good God, i hope you arent serious! These names are hideous. this is borderline child abuse!

Answer 28

I would go with Raphael, but it seems a bit outdated.

Answer mine please?

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Answer 29

Raphael for sure. It is a very cool and chic name. Valentine will not be very socially excepted. It is very feminine sounding. Think of little Valentine going to first grade. Yikes for him. Raphael is awesome. Go with it! Good Luck!

Answer 30

Raphael cos you can shorten it to Raffy which is quite sweet. Val is a bit pants for a boy's name.