Debby Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Debby Name at a Glance

Name	Debby
Meaning	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 Debby Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Debby means “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.

Debby Name Origin

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

Is Debby a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Debby

When considering Debby 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.