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abigsecret · 5 July 2010, 04:58 PM

We're really stuck on the name for Ileana's brother!
(http://hearnames.com/name-categories/search/ileana.html)
I would appreciate you guys' and gals' opinion...
We're a mixed family, and raise our kid(s) in multiple languages, so it's important to find a name that sounds similar, and cool in all languages!
Since we have such a diverse group of people here, I would really appreciate if you could give your honest opinion on these names, and if any of them sounds strange or offensive in your native language I need to know!

Thanks so much for your help!!

Porsche · 5 July 2010, 06:26 PM

Seven..

oh wait... that's not on your list

spuds · 5 July 2010, 06:39 PM

Rafael.

Just 'cos I think "Raf" is really cool.

(The name.... not the ol' fart on here!!)

SPORTSFAN · 5 July 2010, 07:10 PM

I can't decide between

Rafael
Enrique
Ricardo

But it would definately be one of those three, a major criteria for me is how they shorten.

Rafael, Raf, Rafa, Rafe.......

Enrique, Rique, Rico..............Maybe.

Ricardo, Rico, Rick,............Not sure.

jdc · 5 July 2010, 08:19 PM

Sebastian, or Seb has a cool ring to it

daveathall · 5 July 2010, 09:06 PM

I voted for Sebastian

figbo · 5 July 2010, 09:12 PM

I wonder what name I'm gonna vote for?

Rafael Sebastian!!!!!!!!
That sounds perfect!

East Bay Rider · 5 July 2010, 09:52 PM

Sue

East Bay Rider · 5 July 2010, 10:01 PM

Marcos.

IMO a childs name is a gift he has to live with for 100 years and share with everyone he meets.
I chose Marcos because it is unique but not so unusual that he will be pronouncing it or spelling it out to every person he crosses paths with in his own, grown up life.
My son's name is Ethan and he is forever having to spell it or correct other's spelling of it.

Also Marcos (like Rolex) can be easily pronounced by anyone in any culture.

figbo · 5 July 2010, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPORTSFAN

I can't decide between

Rafael
Enrique
Ricardo

But it would definately be one of those three, a major criteria for me is how they shorten.

Rafael, Raf, Rafa, Rafe.......

Enrique, Rique, Rico..............Maybe.

Ricardo, Rico, Rick,............Not sure.

Good point!
Sebastian,Seb,Sebi,Sebo,Sebas,no good!

Prince · 5 July 2010, 11:03 PM

Mireyna, I like Lorenzo.

figbo · 5 July 2010, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prince

Mireyna, I like Lorenzo.

Let's see,Lore,Lori,Loren(one of my grandkids name),nah!

Prince · 5 July 2010, 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by figbo

Let's see,Lore,Lori,Loren(one of my grandkids name),nah!

What the heck are you babbling on about this morning, Raf???

figbo · 5 July 2010, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prince

What the heck are you babbling on about this morning, Raf???

Do you see your name in the poll?I'm trying to get Mireyna to pic MY name,hoss!

Prince · 5 July 2010, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by figbo

Do you see your name in the poll?I'm trying to get Mireyna to pic MY name,hoss!

No, but it should be.

She could use the form Alano, if she likes.

Yeah, yours is a good one, too. I like Lorenzo, but Rafael is pretty cool as well!

figbo · 5 July 2010, 11:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prince

No, but it should be.

She could use the form Alano, if she likes.

Yeah, yours is a good one, too. I like Lorenzo, but Rafael is pretty cool as well!

Alano,let's see,Al,ano,noooooooo!!

Welshwatchman · 5 July 2010, 11:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prince

Mireyna, I like Lorenzo.

Lorenzo is a great name.

You can say it with a flourish.

Welshwatchman · 5 July 2010, 11:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by figbo

Alano,let's see,Al,ano,noooooooo!!

.... more like analo.

I'll get my coat.

figbo · 5 July 2010, 11:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

.... more like analo.

I'll get my coat.

You do that!

Latrodectus · 5 July 2010, 11:38 PM

...and I voted for Ricardo!

Safetrends · 5 July 2010, 11:42 PM

I vote for:
Walter
Peanut
José Jalapeño
Bubba J
Sweet Daddy Dee
Melvin
Achmed

Prince · 5 July 2010, 11:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

.... more like analo.

I'll get my coat.

Quote:

Originally Posted by figbo

You do that!

LOL!!!

Starwalker · 6 July 2010, 12:19 AM

Sebastian....is the least common out of all the names, it...(reallly goood article about the type of opportunities a child may have in freakonomics according to the name choosen by the parents)

Pep04 · 6 July 2010, 12:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daveathall

I voted for Sebastian

x2

Quote:

Originally Posted by East Bay Rider

Sue

Son, this world is rough
And if a man's gonna make it, he's gotta be tough
And I knew I wouldn't be there to help ya along.
So I give ya that name and I said goodbye
I knew you'd have to get tough or die
And it's the name that helped to make you strong

Captainz · 6 July 2010, 12:44 AM

"Jack" or "Luther"!!!!

Widows Son · 6 July 2010, 12:59 AM

We're going through the same thing. My son will arrive this October. My father was a Jr and despised it. He always said everyone in entitled to their own name. I've always thought a nice standard name for a first name is nice, then for a middle name something a little different, possible his mothers maiden name or a last name of an ancestor. Nothing cute or trendy, Remember he will have to put up with this name forever. JMHO.

TheVTCGuy · 6 July 2010, 01:04 AM

Why isn't "Paul" on the list?

There at some great people named Paul! Right Welshwatchman?

sakuraba · 6 July 2010, 01:13 AM

I voted for Sebastian, Basti.

Maybe you can call him Joaquin Jorge. His nickname can be JJ!

Congratulations, Mireyna!

abigsecret · 6 July 2010, 01:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by figbo

Do you see your name in the poll?I'm trying to get Mireyna to pic MY name,hoss!

There's a reason you're No.1 on my list!!

Just have to convince the hubby of that one! If he doesn't agree, it'll be one of the other 6!

Thanks everyone so far for your opinions!! I'm impressed with the replies, and can't wait to see more!!

BTW, we're not doing a middle name, and I don't like nicknames but I appreciate you guys pointing them out! Our last name is very Spanish.

Idle Swede · 6 July 2010, 02:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

Why isn't "Paul" on the list?

There at some great people named Paul! Right Welshwatchman?

I voted for it in the other thread.

View Poll Results: Perfect name for Ileana's brother?
Rafael	12	22.22%
Leandro	5	9.26%
Enrique	2	3.70%
Marcos	6	11.11%
Lorenzo	4	7.41%
Ricardo	5	9.26%
Sebastian	20	37.04%
Voters: 54. You may not vote on this poll

5 July 2010, 04:58 PM	#1
abigsecret "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Mireyna Location: s o t r Watch: your back! Posts: 2,282	Baby boy name poll We're really stuck on the name for Ileana's brother! (http://hearnames.com/name-categories/search/ileana.html) I would appreciate you guys' and gals' opinion... We're a mixed family, and raise our kid(s) in multiple languages, so it's important to find a name that sounds similar, and cool in all languages! Since we have such a diverse group of people here, I would really appreciate if you could give your honest opinion on these names, and if any of them sounds strange or offensive in your native language I need to know! Thanks so much for your help!! __________________ #6267 He who knows no foreign language does not know his own.-Goethe

5 July 2010, 06:26 PM	#2
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5 July 2010, 06:39 PM	#3
spuds "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Dan Location: Essex, UK Watch: West Ham! COYI!! Posts: 7,941	Rafael. Just 'cos I think "Raf" is really cool. (The name.... not the ol' fart on here!!) __________________ Onwards & Upwards Rodders...... Onwards & Upwards. Life is not about how fast you can run or how high you can climb........... It's about how well you can bounce!! TRF HALL OF FAME JANUARY 2010

5 July 2010, 09:06 PM	#6
daveathall "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: England. Watch: Various Posts: 7,305	I voted for Sebastian __________________ KINDEST REGARDS DAVE

5 July 2010, 07:10 PM	#4
SPORTSFAN "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: NW England Posts: 791	I can't decide between Rafael Enrique Ricardo But it would definately be one of those three, a major criteria for me is how they shorten. Rafael, Raf, Rafa, Rafe....... Enrique, Rique, Rico..............Maybe. Ricardo, Rico, Rick,............Not sure.

5 July 2010, 08:19 PM	#5
jdc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: UK Posts: 7,023	Sebastian, or Seb has a cool ring to it

5 July 2010, 09:12 PM	#7
figbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: El Raf-O Location: florida Watch: tt GMT2c,Omega Posts: 19,687	I wonder what name I'm gonna vote for? Rafael Sebastian!!!!!!!! That sounds perfect! __________________ member # 9862 Best bartender in the world!! Last of the Bastid Tossers p club member #9

5 July 2010, 09:52 PM	#8
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 12,073	Sue __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

5 July 2010, 10:01 PM	#9
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 12,073	Marcos. IMO a childs name is a gift he has to live with for 100 years and share with everyone he meets. I chose Marcos because it is unique but not so unusual that he will be pronouncing it or spelling it out to every person he crosses paths with in his own, grown up life. My son's name is Ethan and he is forever having to spell it or correct other's spelling of it. Also Marcos (like Rolex) can be easily pronounced by anyone in any culture. __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

5 July 2010, 11:03 PM	#11
Prince "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Allan Location: St. Augustine, FL Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ Posts: 20,323	Mireyna, I like Lorenzo. __________________ Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson

5 July 2010, 11:38 PM	#20
Latrodectus 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Fred Location: KY, USA Watch: GMT-Master II Posts: 10,043	...and I voted for Ricardo! __________________ Member # 16057 4-Hands Club Tosser Club Member TRF Skypers Group

5 July 2010, 11:42 PM	#21
Safetrends Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: David Walz Location: San Diego CA USA Watch: my hand. :) Posts: 9,156	I vote for: Walter Peanut José Jalapeño Bubba J Sweet Daddy Dee Melvin Achmed

6 July 2010, 12:19 AM	#23
Starwalker "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: aroundtheworld Watch: SS Daytona - BLACK Posts: 2,261	Sebastian....is the least common out of all the names, it...(reallly goood article about the type of opportunities a child may have in freakonomics according to the name choosen by the parents) __________________ 116520 Black - 116500 White - 116713LN - 116613LB - Panerai 389 - Chopard Mille Miglia GMT Chronograph - Chopard LUC Sport 2000 - Moser Pioneer Centre Seconds

6 July 2010, 12:44 AM	#25
Captainz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Aldo Location: Left Coast Watch: All of them Posts: 879	"Jack" or "Luther"!!!! __________________ "The Rolex Sickness is Great, when your support group is TRF!" -CZ

6 July 2010, 12:59 AM	#26
Widows Son "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hudson Ohio Posts: 3,564	We're going through the same thing. My son will arrive this October. My father was a Jr and despised it. He always said everyone in entitled to their own name. I've always thought a nice standard name for a first name is nice, then for a middle name something a little different, possible his mothers maiden name or a last name of an ancestor. Nothing cute or trendy, Remember he will have to put up with this name forever. JMHO.

6 July 2010, 01:04 AM	#27
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	Why isn't "Paul" on the list? There at some great people named Paul! Right Welshwatchman?

6 July 2010, 01:13 AM	#28
sakuraba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Jib Location: SJ, California Watch: sun dial Posts: 8,189	I voted for Sebastian, Basti. Maybe you can call him Joaquin Jorge. His nickname can be JJ! Congratulations, Mireyna! __________________ F 14000 AirKing black F 16710 GMT Pepsi F 16570 Explorer II white T 16600 SD D 16610 LV "fine quality is remembered long after the pain of spending money" -Steve Mulholland

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