Debby
English · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Debby
Debby is a diminutive form of Deborah, which derives from the Hebrew name Devorah (דְבוֹרָה), meaning "bee." The name has linguistic roots in ancient Hebrew, symbolizing industriousness and wisdom in biblical tradition.
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Etymology
Debby is a diminutive form of Deborah, which derives from the Hebrew name Devorah (דְבוֹרָה), meaning "bee." The name has linguistic roots in ancient Hebrew, symbolizing industriousness and wisdom in biblical tradition.
Debby is primarily used in English-speaking Christian and Jewish cultures, with particular prevalence in 20th-century Anglo-American societies; the name gained popularity partly through cultural references and became common as an informal nickname from the 1950s onward.
Debby currently ranks #12,059 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1959.
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