Rafe
Diminutive of Ralph
"wolf-counsel"Share
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Updated Thu Jan 23 2025
Rafe Origin and Meaning
The name Rafe is a girl's name meaning "wolf-counsel".
Used almost exclusively for boys in England; Rafe would make for an amiable choice here -- whether as a nickname for Rafaela or standing on its own. This is one of the sleeker tomboy names for girls, alongside Drew and Indie.
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