Becky Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Becky Name at a Glance

Name	Becky
Meaning	An abbreviation of Rebecca, meaning captivated, or captivating, frequently used as an independent name. Famous bearer: Fictional character Becky Sharp, the unethical heroine of Thackeray's 1948 novel Vanity Fair.
Origin	Hebrew
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Becky Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Becky means “An abbreviation of Rebecca, meaning captivated, or captivating, frequently used as an independent name. Famous bearer: Fictional character Becky Sharp, the unethical heroine of Thackeray's 1948 novel Vanity Fair”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Becky Name Origin

Our database records Becky under Hebrew origin. Browse more Hebrew baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Becky a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Becky is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Becky

When considering Becky for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.