Message: "name meaning" - Behind the Name

name meaning

by Raife (guest)

3/18/2010, 10:22 PM

What is the origin and meaning of the name Raife?

- Llewella (penguiny7) +1

3/19/2010, 3:57 AM

It's an alternate spelling of Ralph. You can click on Ralph to find out more about it.

- Jörmungandr (Lucille)

3/19/2010, 5:08 AM

In general, yes. See also Rafe. :) But in some cases, it can also be a short form or nickname of Rafael / Raphael, I imagine.

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