Blaise or Blaze?

What do you think of this name?
Which spelling do you prefer?

Out of the two middle names which would you prefer? [name_m]Raphael[/name_m] or [name_m]Reuben[/name_m]?
Any other ideas on middle names? This is my favourites for boys (so far) - https://nameberry.com/userlist/view/104580

I think it’s a great name! It’s strong and definitely under used. I much prefer the [name_u]Blaise[/name_u] spelling. Much more history to the name and it’s less trendy looking. I think [name_u]Blaise[/name_u] [name_m]Raphael[/name_m] is gorgeous!

I’d spell it [name_u]Blaise[/name_u], just because it seems more like a name to me. I think [name_u]Blaise[/name_u] [name_m]Raphael[/name_m] sounds awesome. I really like [name_u]Blaise[/name_u] too; I think it’s adorable for a child, but ages well and would be really handsome on an adult.

I prefer the [name_u]Blaise[/name_u] spelling as well. With a one syllable name, I like the idea of a middle with three-plus syllables, so my pick is [name_u]Blaise[/name_u] [name_m]Raphael[/name_m], which is gorgeous.

[name_u]Blaise[/name_u]!

[name_u]Blaze[/name_u] looks made-up and weird in my opinion.

I prefer [name_u]Blaise[/name_u]. [name_u]Blaise[/name_u] [name_m]Raphael[/name_m] is a beautiful name.

Thank you so much :slight_smile:

Definitely prefer the [name_u]Blaise[/name_u] spelling. [name_u]Blaze[/name_u] doesn’t seem like a name to me. [name_u]Blaise[/name_u] [name_m]Raphael[/name_m] would be my choice and I think it is quite handsome!

[name_u]Blaise[/name_u] [name_m]Raphael[/name_m] is so gorgeous that I am adding it to my long list. Both names are great favourites of mine, if you couldn’t tell!

I see [name_u]Blaze[/name_u] and think [name_u]Blaze[/name_u] [name_f]Starr[/name_f]. Sorry. If you’re going to use it, definitely go with [name_u]Blaise[/name_u].

[name_f]Susan[/name_f]

[name_u]Blaise[/name_u] - definietly

I prefer [name_u]Blaise[/name_u].

[name_u]Blaise[/name_u] is definitely better, but it seems more feminine to me. [name_u]Blaze[/name_u] looks clunky and made-up.

[name_u]Blaise[/name_u] is a handsome name with a cool quirky sound. I also love [name_u]Blaise[/name_u] [name_m]Raphael[/name_m] a brilliant choice.

[name_u]Blaise[/name_u] is a real name and [name_u]Blaise[/name_u] is, well, more chic. No question about it.

[name_u]Blaise[/name_u], definitely. Both middles are great with it, but I would choose [name_u]Blaise[/name_u] [name_m]Reuben[/name_m].

Thank you. I love the [name_u]Blaise[/name_u] spelling and [name_u]LOVE[/name_u] [name_m]Raphael[/name_m] with it.