Wanda or Rebecca?

[Epli]

What do you think of these names? Are they awfully old-fashioned? I am not from the UK and often struggle all cultural or social connotations surrounding names.
Am I right that people would probably use Becky instead or Rebecca?

Becky or Rebecca. Not wanda

I think Wanda is really cute. Old-fashioned names are really fashionable right now.

Oh I rarely say no to a name but Wanda is awful.

Rebecca lovely.

They are very different vibes @Epli

Rebecca is nice, Wanda is awful!

Like Rebecca, no to Wanda.

Wanda is awful and old fashioned. Rebecca is fine.

Wanda is awful. Most people I know named Rebecca go by Bec or Bex

Thank you! I was expecting Wanda not to be liked. My friends from Poland hate it as well. I really like Rebecca but hate Bec/Becky?

What about Veronica? Is it also considered very old fashioned in the UK?

You might like Verity. It means truth. Sometimes you will see veritas written on things that are trying to be very serious and proper.

I think Wanda may have been a fish in a disney film or something. It's not great for getting credibility.

Oh, I googled and there is a film called "A fish called Wanda". I have no idea what it's about.

Ooh yes I rarely comment on names but I have to say I’ve never come across a wanda in England of any age. Sounds quite American to me? Maybe more common there. I have to say I’m not a fan! Same with Veronica, very unusual in this country.

Rebecca is fine, probably more common amongst women in their 30s/40s than little girls but perfectly acceptable name. Nicknames would be bec, bex, Becky, becca. It will almost certainly be shortened so don’t use it if that bothers you.

Rhonda rather than Wanda?

Veronica isn't old-fashioned enough, so everyone knows a middle aged Veronica and it's associated with that.

Not a fan of Wanda but Becky as a nn is just as awful

Veronica is the best

Rebecca is a classic name and will not date.
Wanda is not classic and never will be. Make me think of the film.

Rebecca is a gorgeous name. Wanda not so much.

Short forms Becky, Becca or Bex

Or Rebbie

Reba?

Rebecca definitely! I'm biased as I have one. Great name, lots of variations and not too popular but not too unusual either.
Mine likes to be called Rebecca or Becx. Not too keen on Becky.

Try Rachel for a name with similar connotations but short form Rache might be more acceptable for you? Or Sarah - Sairy.

I know a Wanda, she is quirky and cool so totally suits her name! She is in her sixties I think.

@RoundAgain are you terribly young?

Veronica all the way!!

Wanda, it's useable if you love it. I just don't like the sound. I'd say more American than British.

Rebecca is fine but yes, it's likely to be shortened. I've met some Rebeccas, full name. it tends to become Becca or Becks if not Becky.