Rafe

Used almost exclusively in England; would make an equally amiable short form here for Raphael or Rafferty -- and could also stand on its own. If you're looking for boys' names starting with R, this is one of your cooler choices.

Gender

Boy

Meaning

wolf-counsel

Origin

Variation of Ralph

Numerology

R is for rely, everyone’s trustworthy friend.

A is for affirm, the certainty of knowledge.

F is for finesse, an enviable trait.

E is for easy going, no ruffles here.

Lucky

Rafe lucky number is 3.

The number 3 has always held powerful symbolism. Think about good things coming in 3s, the birth-life-death cycle, the mind-body-soul connection, the 3 acts of a typical story. Wherever the number 3 shows up in your life, it's generally an omen of creativity, communication, optimism, and curiosity!

Famous People Named Rafe

• Ralph Nathaniel "Rafe" Fiennes English actor
• Rafe Joseph Spall English actor
• Rafe Custance New Zealand actor
• Rafe Furst American entrepreneur
• Rafe Gomez American music producer

Rafe in Pop Culture

• Rafe Adler character from the "Uncharted" game series
• Rafael "Rafe" Covington character in book/movie "Crossfire Trail"
• Rafe Deed character in movie "Edison"
• Capt. Rafe McCawley main character in movie "Pearl Harbor"
• Rafe Hernandez character on American soap "Days of our Lives"