Raffy Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationRAFF-ee / /ˈræfi/

Hebrew; Italian

Meaning

Hebrew: God has healed; Italian: a diminutive of Raphael

Historical & Cultural Background

Raffy is often considered a diminutive of the name Raphael, which has biblical origins. In Hebrew culture, Raphael is one of the archangels, associated with healing. The name has also gained popularity in Italian-speaking regions as a friendly and informal variant. It reflects a trend of using shortened or affectionate forms of traditional names.

Trend Summary

Raffy has seen a modest rise in popularity in recent years, often favored for its playful and affectionate sound.

Similar Names

RickyRandyRoccoRamiRamiresRory

Variants

  • Raff
  • Raffy

International Variants

  • Raffaele (Italian)
  • Raphaël (French)
  • Rafael (Spanish)
  • Rafa (Spanish)

Famous people named Raffy

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Fictional characters named Raffy

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Sibling Suggestions

RafaelRaphaelRafaRaffRafaellaRaffaella

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Raffy was first seen in the United States in 2004. Raffy has ranked as high as #1337 nationally, which occurred in 2004, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Raffy has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Raffy

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
20045