Active discussions

Help end medical misogyny. Sign our petition.

Help end medical misogyny.
Sign our petition.

Sign the petition

Please or to access all these features

Talk
Baby names

Find baby name inspiration and advice on the Mumsnet Baby Names forum.

Original poster

Is Rebecca timeless or dated?

217 replies

Candleflamingbright · 13/02/2020 21:40

Just that :-)

OP posts:
Are your children’s vaccines up to date?
Set a reminder
Ohyesiam · 13/02/2020 22:40

Timeless

ldnstb123 · 13/02/2020 22:41

Very bland and boring name imo

Krazynights34 · 13/02/2020 22:43

Love love love it

lottiegarbanzo · 13/02/2020 22:45

Timeless.

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

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.

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.

RainbowMum11 · 13/02/2020 22:54

Timeless

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

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.

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).

trianglular · 13/02/2020 23:01

I know one who is in her 80's Grin

Pilot12 · 13/02/2020 23:02

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

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.

Hoolihan · 13/02/2020 23:03

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

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.

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.

mumtumdocare · 13/02/2020 23:09

Very dated.

Emijen · 13/02/2020 23:09

Timeless

twinkledag · 13/02/2020 23:16

Timeless

Ilikeanimalsmorethanpeople · 13/02/2020 23:19

@VirtualHamster Oite no were are not Wink

I'm a Rebecca but usually go by Becca Bex or anything that isn't Becky!

Never had an issue with it Grin

Ilikeanimalsmorethanpeople · 13/02/2020 23:20
  • we are not (grammar is apparently a soft spot)
Awwlookatmybabyspider · 13/02/2020 23:21

Dated but nice.

Astronica · 13/02/2020 23:25

Timeless, though a huge surge in the 1970s and 80s can make it seem dated to those who know a few born in that era. I love it.

manicinsomniac · 13/02/2020 23:26

I don't know whether being more common in the past than now makes a name dated or not, tbh. It's certainly gone from top 5 when I was born in the 80s to well outside the top 150. But I still think it's quite timeless. It will never be an unknown name.

I teach two (one age 10 and one age 11).

But when I was growing up we frequently to label ourselves Rebecca, Becca, Becky and Bex plus sonetimes use surname initials to avoid confusion. We were everywhere.

I like my name but I don't like it shortened (I'm ok with Bex at a push). I have come across Rivkah as a nickname but I think that might be more a variant than a shortening. Really like it though.

I always wanted to be spelled Rebekah. Looks nicer, is the original Biblical spelling and makes the name a bit different.

Bitchbadgerplease · 13/02/2020 23:28

I don't know any under late 30s. I agree with dontchooseit which feels awful as Its not my name, but I know 2 who say basically all of what she's posted about her name. I think it sounds harsh and a bit drab, which none of the Rebeccas I know are!