Debbie

Debbie is a shortened form of the biblical name Debora or Deborah. The name comes from the Hebrew word dvorá (דְּבוֹרָה) and means 'the bee'.

What does the name Debbie mean?

Debbie is a short form of the biblical name Debora or Deborah. The Hebrew origin of the name, dvorá (דְּבוֹרָה), stands for 'the bee'. Debbie is especially common in the USA and the Netherlands. Well-known personalities with this name include American singer Debbie Gibson and singer and actress Debbie Harry. Similar spellings are Debbi and Debby.

Where does the name Debbie come from?

The name Debbie has its roots in Ancient Hebrew and means 'the bee'. The ancient Hebrew word dvorá (דְּבוֹרָה) stands for bee. The languages of the name are American, English, and Dutch.

How do you pronounce Debbie?

The sound and pronunciation of Debbie are short and lively. The name is usually pronounced as 'De-bi' [ˈdɛbi], starting with a bright, open sound that immediately conveys a sense of accessibility. The open ending syllable provides a friendly and light finish. Overall, the name feels uncomplicated - compact, dynamic, and clearly structured.

When is the name day of Debbie?

Debbie's name day is celebrated on September 21.

Popularity

In Germany, Debbie is a rather rare name. In 2023, it ranked 5,633rd among the most common female first names. The best ranking was achieved in 2017 with 3,952nd place. In the last ten years, Debbie has been chosen as a first name about 20 times, placing it 6,173rd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 7,455th.

Nicknames & pet names

Deb / Deba / Debo

Famous people

• Debbie Austin (American golfer)
• Debbie Babashoff (American swimmer)
• Debbie Cameron (singer from the USA)
• Debbie Chazen (British actress)
• Debbie Dean (American musician)
• Debbie Dunn (American sprinter)
• Debbie Evans (actress from America)
• Debbie Gibson (American singer)
• Debbie Goh (Malaysian actress)
• Debbie Googe (English musician)
• Debbie Green (American volleyball player)
• Debbie Harry (musician)
• Debbie Isitt (English film director)
• Debbie Jacobs (American singer)
• Debbie Kurup (English actress)
• Debbie Lee Carrington (American actress)
• Debbie Liebling (film producer from America)
• Debbie Loeb (American actress)
• Debbie Macomber (writer from the USA)
• Debbie McWhinnie (English football player)