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Is Rebecca timeless or dated?

217 replies

Candleflamingbright · 13/02/2020 21:40

Just that :-)

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mumtumdocare · 13/02/2020 23:09

Very dated.

LooksBetterWithAFilter · 13/02/2020 23:07

Timeless I know a few from age 12 to those turning 40 with a couple in their 20’s.

FluffyPinkSocks · 13/02/2020 23:03

Timeless.

A beautiful name. I think it’s the same with Sarah, Emma and Rachel. It will always be popular.

Hoolihan · 13/02/2020 23:03

Dated and 'Becky' is a bit 'Karen'.

EyeDrops · 13/02/2020 23:02

Timeless but I also don't like any of the shortening, which put me off choosing it for DD1.

Pilot12 · 13/02/2020 23:02

There's a little girl at my son's nursery called Rebecca, it's a lovely name.

trianglular · 13/02/2020 23:01

I know one who is in her 80's Grin

SE13Mummy · 13/02/2020 23:01

I'd say timeless, along with Hannah. I know lots of Rebeccas, Hannahs, Sarahs and Rachels who are now in their 40s and come across occasional one of each of these names where I teach (primary teacher).

medusawashere · 13/02/2020 23:00

As a Rebecca, it's a great name.

Oooh, "Reb"...thinks, nope, I've never met a Reb. Love it!

In all seriousness, you can't go wrong with a name like that. I used to hate it but it's grown on me. I'm 35.

bruffin · 13/02/2020 22:57

Rebeccas are just turning 40
Mine is in her 20s , it was a top 20 name when she was born

RainbowMum11 · 13/02/2020 22:54

Timeless

CountFosco · 13/02/2020 22:50

Timeless. I know lots at work from mid 40s to teenagers. The majority are called Rebecca (although I have a family member called Becky). If someone doesn't want their name shortened it won't be.

vitaminC · 13/02/2020 22:50

Timeless and classic.

I knew a Rebecca whose nickname was Rikki which I thought was an improvement on Becca or Becky.

lottiegarbanzo · 13/02/2020 22:45

Timeless.

I know a few, from mid 40s to mid 30s. None younger.

Krazynights34 · 13/02/2020 22:43

Love love love it

ldnstb123 · 13/02/2020 22:41

Very bland and boring name imo

Ohyesiam · 13/02/2020 22:40

Timeless

Headfull · 13/02/2020 22:40

Dated

PresidentBartlett · 13/02/2020 22:39

I think it's timeless but prefer the spelling Rebekah.

Goldrill · 13/02/2020 22:37

I'm one too. Don't do it!
For some reason I get called Rachel an awful lot.
The shortenings are rubbish (apart from mine).
We have a very senior manager at work called Becci. Becci should be a person who draws a little heart above the i.

Mamato2gorgeousboys · 13/02/2020 22:35

I would say dated personally.

cowboy · 13/02/2020 22:33

Dated I'd say

BobbyBlueCat · 13/02/2020 22:32

It's lovely.

DontChooseIt · 13/02/2020 22:32

I am a Rebecca

I hate it

Rebecca is a mouthful and harsh sounding

Becky is bleugh

Bec gets heard as Bev or Beth

Sorry to OP and all the timeless agreers!

CharlottedeGaulle · 13/02/2020 22:28

Timeless, beautiful name.