Is Deborah too dated/old?

[obieone]

Spent this afternoon looking through the baby name book with dh. We both like Deborah as it has the strong feel that we both gravitate towards. I've not heard it used for a while. Is it too dated?

@Wishimaywishimight , They probably don't realise that Deborah is about as trashy as Sarah or Rebecca.

It's very dated, I'm not a fan. It makes me think of Debbie does Dallas too.

Indeed, or have called their child that name.
Taste in names is very subjective, but people on here rarely accept that.

Yes!

If you love the name, use it. It'll come back round again and you'll be ahead of the curve!

Many people hate my name. I don’t care and if I was that sensitive about then I’d best avoid the baby names board because if you ask people for opinions then you’re going to get them.

Your name was Deborah (Deborah)
It never suited ya

Cannot think of anything other than Disco 2000 by Pulp, so a no from me I'm afraid

Old Testament name. Deborah was a strong female leader and a fighter. Deb-or-ah

It is unusual. Apparently Hebrew for Bee, symbolising diligence, sweetness, and community.

I love those Old Testament names.

It's a step up from Tracy/Sharon - not a good choice.

It’s not good …and the diminutives are awful…don’t do it

We call our dog Deborah as a silly nick name so I'm going to say no I'm not a fan!

Deya?

My mums name so yes I see it as very old lol

Lovely name. Sounds refreshingly original to me in a sea of Florences, Olives, Ediths, and all the rest of the currently popular granny chic names.

Esme, Ivy, Violet...yes, quite a different vibe.

I think this name will have a resurgence soon. My mums name I think it’s beautiful

I’ve always liked the name Deborah

Had quite a few classmates (I’m 49) with this name, all known as Debbie. Plus some much older colleagues.
My view of the name is coloured by the (sometimes not that nice in a few cases!) personalities of the various Debbie’s!
I went to school 80s - early 90s. As well as Debbie’s we often had:

Nicola
Kelly
Emma
Sarah
Claire
Rachel
Michelle
Catherine / Katherine / Katie
Laura
Louise
Sally

Debbie is my best friends name - late 40’s. She is known as Debs.!Although it wouldn’t be a name I’d choose for a baby - I didn’t realise so many people hated it this much . It’s a bit dated sure but there are definitely worse names

I think it's strong and classic and I like OT names but I really don't like Debbie!

I love it.

I love Debbie, really cute.

I don't like it sorry - 70/80's and it feels dated. But my daughter also has an unusual name so i say go for it if you love it

Not classic to me- very dated! Sorry OP!