What are your thoughts on...

[Mother Goose]

it does also conjur up some mystical aspects in my head. But I wonder if that is the smurfs link again? I also thought it was a more feminine name.

[Tanya]

That was another concern of mine MG

[Tanya]

Thanks Div

[LionsandBears]

Sounds like the name of an angel.

[Tanya]

Yes, it does happen to be the name of an angel....

[LionsandBears]

Ok. Had a google. It seems to be the name of a number of well respected rabbis throughout history and means God's helper. I wouldn't dismiss it just because it is also the name of the angel of death. Death is part of life and I hope if I'm ever old and in pain, that an angel helps me find peace. Someone lifted my sons into their arms and cradled them for me. I like to think they found peace.

I think it's a lovely name.

[Tanya]

Ok. Had a google. It seems to be the name of a number of well respected rabbis throughout history and means God's helper. I wouldn't dismiss it just because it is also the name of the angel of death. Death is part of life and I hope if I'm ever old and in pain, that an angel helps me find peace. Someone lifted my sons into their arms and cradled them for me. I like to think they found peace.

I think it's a lovely name.

I had similar thoughts about the whole angel of death thing... I love the way you articulated it though, thank you.

[Mirimum]

I like it

I did think smurfs, but that alone wouldn't stop me using the name

[LimeSlice]

Is it from somewhere else? It sounds really familiar, but maybe that is the smurf thing?

Gabriel is nice

ETA: Posted before I refreshed again. Thanks L&B.

[LionsandBears]

If you're looking for an angel name, Raphael is one of my favourite names ever. Sadly dismissed by DH.