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Help[Opinions] Re: Raphan
in reply to a message by guru
With RAY-fin, though, the sound creates the thought of someone 'kre8tivlee' altering Raven (another name that does not appeal), and thus being voguish.
What is my opinion? It is certainly not something that I would lose much sleep over (it holds an evolving charm and adept proficiency, after all, with the right pronunciation), but it is also not something that I would necessary enthusiastically support.
While Raphan wouldn't be "trendy" in the true sense, the contour and anatomy strongly resemble modish name construction and taste.
- Francesca
This message was edited 4/26/2012, 9:41 AM
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I understand that the rhythm and sounds do resemble some modern trends, but in this instance, it doesn't bother me. In fact, it has a rather pleasing effect to me for some reason.
You're probably right about the German pronunciation. I suppose RAY-fahn would be more like Räphan. I would still pronounce it RAY-fin myself, though. He'd probably be called Ray, a name of which I have a good impression through multiple positive associations. But then there is Raph (rayf) which is also pleasing to me.
You're probably right about the German pronunciation. I suppose RAY-fahn would be more like Räphan. I would still pronounce it RAY-fin myself, though. He'd probably be called Ray, a name of which I have a good impression through multiple positive associations. But then there is Raph (rayf) which is also pleasing to me.
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