Debbie Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Debbie Name at a Glance

Name	Debbie
Meaning	Diminutive of Deborah: Bee. Deborah was the Biblical prophetess who summoned Barak to battle against an army of invaders. After the battle she wrote a victory song which is part of the Book of Judges.
Origin	Hebrew
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Debbie Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Debbie means “Diminutive of Deborah: Bee. Deborah was the Biblical prophetess who summoned Barak to battle against an army of invaders. After the battle she wrote a victory song which is part of the Book of Judges”. 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.

Debbie Name Origin

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

Is Debbie a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Debbie

When considering Debbie 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.