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I think Deborah is a GREAT name (and definitely the way to spell it if you don't want it to look/sound like you're advertising a bra size) and not overused at the moment... have met just a few around my age, but most are older... except for a friend of mine's daughter who is 9 now (when did she get that old?)... for nn.s, Deb is definitely preferable to Debbie (if one must go by that nn, I think Debi's a nicer spelling) unless you're in Jpn. and they add vowels to the end of everything and it would turn into debu (fat). Debbie kind of has 2 images... rather conservative style bank teller/business woman or beach bimbo/airhead. I know there are Debbies that don't fit that description, but I'm still not a fan of the nn.

My roommate from Ghana...

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was named Deborah. Thanks to a four-year-old that she babysat, her nn was Debba. I like it. :o)

We are on the same page. For months I have said Deborah should come back, but only with that spelling and with the nickname Deb or better yet Debs and not Debbie. Debs is one of those old nicknames that became obscure, and I think it is quite spunky and should be resurrected.

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It is a 50's name, but has Biblical roots, and is really classic feeling to me.

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And for babies today it stands out. I don't want it to comeback to the extent it did in the 50's, but I would love to see it used more.

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The name has staying power too. I was born in the 70's, but still know quite a few peers named Deborah. Most of them go by Debbie, but I have an old friend who was Debbie as a child, and then at some point in High School transitioned to Deb. But I met her when she was 11 or 12, and still think of her as Debbie.

This message was edited 10/10/2008, 6:51 AM

One of my best friends is called Deborah and I always thought it's a nice name. It would be nice to see it more often.

I love this traditional Biblical name. Deborah Kerr lent it a touch of class but I think Debbie Reynolds helped to popularise it.
The Biblical Deborah was a strong and clever woman - a good role model for any girl. I didn't realise it was so despised until I suggested it some time ago as a mn for Elizabeth - not many people liked that choice.

I don't think it's possible for a Deborah to not have everyone call her Debbie or Deb. She could correct them, but that would happen A LOT. Not a big deal, but very annoying.

I hope not.

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I don't like Deborah (because of the way it looks and can be pronouced, and I don't like Debra because it has the word Bra in it.
Debbie is OK for a nn, but I don't really like it. Its very 80's to me and I think most things from the eighties should be left well alone.

Sorry I hate it for some reason. Always have, Debra's a bit better in my mind.

Love it.

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I would use it in a heartbeat. No Debbie or Debra. Just Deborah. :)

I don't know whether or not it's ready for a comeback, but I sure hope it isn't. My number one hate-because-of-a-terrible-association name. The person in question was a Debra who went by Debbie, but that's close enough.