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in reply to a message by Less Lee
First, CONGRATULATIONS!
Second, I actually love Alphonse and am thrilled there were some brave parents out there to use it.
As a huge lover of French linguistics, I may be biased.
But, it is a very hardya nd strong name, yet maintains the soft sounds and delicateness of the French. Plus, it means "noble" which is a wonderful meaning (I should know, since my name also means noble, :) )
My only concerns are nicknames, as neither Alf or Fonz really are my style (they seem to joking). However, you still have Al, Alphi, etc to fall back on. Or, better yet... just use his full first name.
Nathaniel is a good pairing both for rhythm and sound. It grounds the first name a bit as it is more traditional and classic. It gives him great options if, for some reason, he grows up not liking Alphonse.
The name is quirky and uncommon altogether, which means that people will remember it - and in turn he may make friends quickly.
I really like it.
Raphael is a lovely name and Jordan also grounds it well. It makes a good sibset to Alphonse Nathaniel; they are balanced.
That said, I am not a huge fan of Raphael myself, but I recognize it for it's strength and classiness all the same.
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"How wonderful it is that no one need wait a single moment before starting to improve upon the world." -Ann Frank
Mama to my "bright star" Clarisse Bituin and Wife to Julius. Mahal na mahal from our little family to yours!
Second, I actually love Alphonse and am thrilled there were some brave parents out there to use it.
As a huge lover of French linguistics, I may be biased.
But, it is a very hardya nd strong name, yet maintains the soft sounds and delicateness of the French. Plus, it means "noble" which is a wonderful meaning (I should know, since my name also means noble, :) )
My only concerns are nicknames, as neither Alf or Fonz really are my style (they seem to joking). However, you still have Al, Alphi, etc to fall back on. Or, better yet... just use his full first name.
Nathaniel is a good pairing both for rhythm and sound. It grounds the first name a bit as it is more traditional and classic. It gives him great options if, for some reason, he grows up not liking Alphonse.
The name is quirky and uncommon altogether, which means that people will remember it - and in turn he may make friends quickly.
I really like it.
Raphael is a lovely name and Jordan also grounds it well. It makes a good sibset to Alphonse Nathaniel; they are balanced.
That said, I am not a huge fan of Raphael myself, but I recognize it for it's strength and classiness all the same.
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"How wonderful it is that no one need wait a single moment before starting to improve upon the world." -Ann Frank
Mama to my "bright star" Clarisse Bituin and Wife to Julius. Mahal na mahal from our little family to yours!
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Thanks for your reply, glad to hear some one likes his name. Alphonse is called Al and Alphie at times but mostly by his full name. I suspect Alphie will be dropped as he gets older.
Raphael get called Raphie since he's only two. As with Alphie he'll most likely out grow it. So, right now we have Alphie and Raphie, or Raph and Al.
Raphael get called Raphie since he's only two. As with Alphie he'll most likely out grow it. So, right now we have Alphie and Raphie, or Raph and Al.
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