Debbie
English · Girl · 1 syllable
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About the name Debbie
Debbie is a diminutive form of Deborah, which derives from the Hebrew name Devorah (דְבוֹרָה), meaning "bee." The name has linguistic roots in ancient Hebrew and carries connotations of industriousness and productivity.
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Etymology
Debbie is a diminutive form of Deborah, which derives from the Hebrew name Devorah (דְבוֹרָה), meaning "bee." The name has linguistic roots in ancient Hebrew and carries connotations of industriousness and productivity.
The name is primarily used in Jewish, Christian, and secular Western cultures, with particular popularity in English-speaking countries during the 20th century; it became especially common in America from the 1950s onward, used by both religious and non-religious communities.
Debbie currently ranks #5,284 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1959.
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