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Is Deborah dated or a classic ready for revival?

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I don't know about a revival but I think Deborah is sweet name that could still be used today. I only like this spelling though, Debra, and any of the nn Debbie, Debby, Deb don't really appeal. I think the fact that it's a biblical name gives Deborah a timeless quality, to me anyway! I have a thing for biblical names.

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Would you use it?
No. I don't think I would. I like the name but there are others I like more.

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Would you like it on someone else's kid?
Yes.

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What names would you like with it?

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Deborah Kate
Deborah Janey
Deborah Liana
Deborah Grace (my fave)
Deborah Amelie
Deborah Scarlett
Deborah Abigail
Deborah Nell
Deborah Kyle
Deborah Lisette

Since Deborah has Biblical roots, I find it substantial even if it's not in fashion at the moment. I'm almost certain it will get rediscovered and will become popular again. In fact I would love to see it come back.

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I'm not keen on any variant spelling, and I don't like Debbie. I think Deb is ok if a little boring, but the old obscure nickname, Debs, I quiet like, and would love to see.

This message was edited 1/7/2009, 3:55 AM

I can't understand why so many people say it's outdated - it's a classic Biblical name and its Biblical bearer was a judge in Israel, a strong role model for any girl.
I love it, but hate the Debra version, which was popular in Australia at one time.
If it was good enough for Deborah of the Bible and for the lovely and refined British actress Deborah Kerr, then it's good enough for me!

I would certainly rejoice if I encountered a young Deborah.

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Deborah Adelaide
Deborah Adeline
Deborah Amélie
Deborah Caroline
Deborah Cecile
Deborah Cecily
Deborah Celestine
Deborah Charlotte
Deborah Clarice
Deborah Clarisse
Deborah Clementine
Deborah Clothilde
Deborah Corisande
Deborah Eloise
Deborah Eugenie
Deborah Eulalie
Deborah Florence
Deborah Genevieve
Deborah Hazel
Deborah Helene
Deborah Josephine
Deborah Juliet
Deborah June
Deborah Léonie
Deborah Leonore
Deborah Léontine
Deborah Lilac
Deborah Liliane

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It's a nice name. I wouldn't use it personally, but I think it would be great on someone else's kid. I love the meaning.

Its very 60s/70s to me and it just seems like a middle aged mom or aunt debbie or something. I wouldnt use it now a days unless your honoring someone.

I like it but wouldn't use it on my own child simply because it would be weird and confusing having a daughter w/ the same first name. It's had its ups and downs in popularity, but is so old it's kind of timeless even though its excessive use in the 50s and 60s may cause some in our culture to think it dated... my mn's Ruth (with my name and my appearance, the Jews sometimes take me for Jewish)... a friend's daughter is Deborah Rose (and I love it on her)... Deborah Anne might be a little awkward with the a sounds too close together...
What works best will depend on family name... Keep in mind, a few years back, Ruth, Ivy and Josephine were thought dated and seem to be back.
Joelle
Jolene
Camille
Megan
Joanne
Charleen (Charlene)
Karlene
Laurel (pronounced like Laurelle)
Noelle
Janelle
Karen

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Note: I quit going by Debbie in the '80s 'cause I preferred fullnames... and for various reasons I still refuse to answer to Debbie...

This message was edited 1/6/2009, 6:47 PM

I think it's outdated. I wouldn't use it. I guess I wouldn't hate it on someone else's kid.

Deborah is awfully dated, and i can't stand the nn Debbie. I wouldn't use it, but it would be alright on someone else's kid.