I think Athena Miriam / Miriam Athena would be spectacular, actually.
I'm not sure how you meant your use of this word, but I don't think naming a child should ever be 'humorous'.
Honestly, I've always found the name Michelle very ugly, and I can't see the appeal, but I do love the idea of honouring, so that makes it kind of neutral to me.
I've had 'Michelle' by the Beatles stuck in my head all day today :P
ETA: Sorry, forgot about Raphael Cosmas. I don't think it's too much at all, considering most people have heard the name Raphael.
This message was edited 3/24/2009, 8:30 PM