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The baby name Debbie is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced DEB-ee (IPA: /ˈdɛbi/).

Debbie is Hebrew in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Hebrew
Pronunciation: DEB-ee (IPA: /ˈdɛbi/)

What is the meaning of the name Debbie ?

The baby name Debbie is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced DEB-ee (IPA: /ˈdɛbi/).

Debbie is Hebrew in Origin.

Debbie is the English diminutive of Deborah, from Hebrew D'vorah (דבורה), meaning "bee," a symbol of industry and community in Jewish tradition. The biblical Deborah was a prophetess and judge who led Israel to victory in the Book of Judges, giving the name enduring gravitas. In English, Debbie arose as a cozy pet form and later transitioned into an independent given name.

In the Anglophone world, Debbie flourished in the mid-20th century, buoyed by the postwar boom in Old Testament names and pop-culture figures such as actress Debbie Reynolds. Variant spellings include Debby, Debbi, and Debi; short forms are Deb and Debs. Related international forms of Deborah include Devorah (Hebrew), Déborah (French), Débora (Spanish/Portuguese), and Debora (Italian). The core meaning remains "bee," often interpreted as conveying diligence, sweetness, and collective spirit.

Debbie has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Debbie

Debbie Reynolds Actor · Born 1932 · United States Debbie Reynolds was an American actor best known for her role in the classic film 'Singin' in the Rain'. She also starred in 'The Unsinkable Molly Brown' and had a successful career in both film and television. Her vibrant performances and enduring charm made her a beloved figure in Hollywood. Debbie Allen Actor · Born 1950 · United States Debbie Allen is an American actor and dancer best known for her role as Lydia Grant in the television series Fame. She has also made significant contributions as a director and choreographer, particularly in shows like Grey's Anatomy and the musical adaptation of Fame. Debbie Gibson Actor · Born 1970 · United States Debbie Gibson is an American singer-songwriter and actress who rose to fame in the late 1980s with her hit songs 'Only in My Dreams' and 'Foolish Beat'. She became the youngest female artist to write, produce, and perform a Billboard Hot 100 number-one single. In addition to her music career, she has appeared in various stage productions and television shows.

Debbie – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 2020 #1 — 882
NA 0 #28 6 2,537
BN 0 #31 2 2,297
MV Girls 0 #35 1 2,021
ID 0 #38 2 2,238
MT 0 #38 6 1,767
MO 0 #45 8 2,706
PR 0 #51 5 1,497
CY 0 #56 5 1,632
LU 0 #66 1 2,830
JM 0 #68 20 3,714
JP 0 #75 3 4,057
CN 0 #76 10 3,857
ZA 0 #76 520 14,421
PH 0 #82 15 5,607
TW 0 #84 17 4,523
JM Girls 0 #88 232 7,507
QA 0 #90 11 7,011
CY Girls 0 #94 28 3,755
KZ 0 #94 1 1,452
ID Girls 0 #96 7 3,319
BN Girls 0 #108 7 5,459
MT Girls 0 #109 43 3,773
HU 0 #115 1 1,675
OM 0 #116 6 6,215
KW 0 #119 3 5,216
CR 0 #120 39 5,526
EC 0 #121 1 2,502
BW Girls 0 #126 23 4,216
GR 0 #128 8 3,911
CY Boys 0 #131 1 3,473
PA 0 #133 6 3,797
ZA Girls 0 #135 4,184 25,928
MU 0 #137 1 3,613
PR Girls 0 #141 21 3,171
TW Girls 0 #146 143 8,139
AE 0 #159 19 10,220
SG 0 #173 98 11,010
Sweden Girls 2022 #176 4 1,568
SI Girls 0 #177 1 2,769
UY 0 #181 2 2,477
LU Girls 0 #182 9 4,850
NA Girls 0 #182 43 7,146
RU 0 #191 4 3,641
AR 0 #192 2 2,915
DK 0 #194 10 5,198
MO Girls 0 #194 58 7,056
PS 0 #196 23 5,692
NL Girls 0 #200 1,990 5,933
GR Girls 0 #210 33 6,293
Belgium Girls 1996 #211 19 415
AO Girls 0 #216 2 4,575
HK Girls 0 #221 639 16,104
HK 0 #223 134 8,483
NG 0 #225 40 5,926
BG Girls 0 #228 4 3,559
IR 0 #231 1 4,221
IL 0 #232 43 6,291
GH 0 #233 11 5,396
GH Girls 0 #236 93 6,973
BD 0 #241 1 5,992
PT 0 #246 5 4,161
JP Girls 0 #247 5 6,592
CN Girls 0 #250 100 8,829
NL 0 #251 146 2,481
NA Boys 0 #253 1 6,830
MY 0 #254 77 12,352
EC Girls 0 #255 4 3,650
TW Boys 0 #255 2 7,111
SG Girls 0 #263 390 18,916
DK Girls 0 #268 49 7,429
PH Girls 0 #269 123 13,098
QA Girls 0 #280 37 15,378
NG Girls 0 #281 945 15,093
JM Boys 0 #292 2 6,876
HR Girls 0 #293 2 3,687
Canada Girls 2019 #294 7 2,976
CZ Boys 0 #305 1 6,530
SA 0 #305 8 10,560
CR Girls 0 #311 244 11,342
PE 0 #325 5 6,350
CN Boys 0 #331 1 9,639
GT 0 #335 4 5,948
JO Girls 0 #338 2 7,570
CZ Girls 0 #346 6 5,378
OM Girls 0 #350 47 15,987
MU Girls 0 #354 9 8,539
SD Girls 0 #357 2 7,678
GH Boys 0 #358 4 8,138
BR 0 #360 1 5,969
CL 0 #393 19 6,867
IL Girls 0 #395 240 11,648
PS Girls 0 #395 132 10,981
YE 0 #398 1 8,639
MX 0 #399 15 8,339
BD Girls 0 #405 2 8,413
BO 0 #405 4 6,868
PH Boys 0 #408 1 11,440
EG 0 #409 4 6,387
France Girls 2011 #416 3 3,153
Germany 0 #422 16 2,542
Spain 0 #425 28 2,326
PT Girls 0 #431 21 7,952
PA Girls 0 #446 36 9,861
AE Girls 0 #464 90 20,968
SD Boys 0 #466 1 10,523
CO 0 #470 11 7,768
KW Girls 0 #471 45 19,177
GT Girls 0 #478 28 7,500
RU Girls 0 #485 14 11,913
GT Boys 0 #498 2 7,625
CR Boys 0 #510 1 10,188
MY Girls 0 #512 561 24,821
IQ Girls 0 #524 2 11,303
RU Boys 0 #525 2 12,621
UY Girls 0 #529 8 6,731
BH 0 #535 19 17,937
IR Girls 0 #542 4 8,334
HK Boys 0 #551 7 12,905
CM Girls 0 #552 9 11,671
LY 0 #559 1 12,703
PS Boys 0 #560 2 10,655
IR Boys 0 #564 2 10,162
AR Girls 0 #588 12 8,289
BO Girls 0 #594 18 9,488
IN Girls 0 #619 13 13,121
IL Boys 0 #625 1 10,983
IT 0 #674 41 4,183
LB 0 #686 5 13,263
CL Boys 0 #699 2 13,390
Germany Girls 0 #699 141 4,949
Finland Girls 2026 #723 16 3,895
SG Boys 0 #737 3 17,960
QA Boys 0 #742 2 18,093
CL Girls 0 #758 94 14,098
SY 0 #767 1 11,684
BR Boys 0 #785 1 12,213
Spain Girls 0 #790 195 5,561
KW Boys 0 #805 2 18,755
SA Girls 0 #860 76 25,931
TN 0 #865 1 13,765
PE Girls 0 #871 73 14,861
United States Girls 2024 #887 30 8,487
OM Boys 0 #918 1 17,948
PE Boys 0 #922 5 14,506
EG Boys 0 #924 2 15,035
NG Boys 0 #938 14 16,906
EG Girls 0 #940 20 14,742
CO Boys 0 #981 1 15,656
BR Girls 0 #986 7 12,708
CO Girls 0 #1,015 64 16,140
MX Boys 0 #1,033 1 16,355
IN Boys 0 #1,039 1 16,750
MX Girls 0 #1,108 76 17,781
ZA Boys 0 #1,137 42 25,619
AE Boys 0 #1,142 2 22,615
MY Boys 0 #1,175 8 25,439
MA 0 #1,192 8 20,986
TR 0 #1,199 13 19,440
DZ 0 #1,233 2 20,130
IT Girls 0 #1,247 200 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,685 7 28,008

Debbie is popular in 79 countries — most recent births per country:

Ireland
Scotland, United Kingdom
United States
Canada
France

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People also ask about Debbie

Debbie is predominantly a girl's name.
Debbie is a 2 syllable name, pronounced DEB-ee (IPA: /ˈdɛbi/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Debby, Debbi, Deb and Debra.
Yes, very popular — Debbie ranked #1 in Ireland in 2020, and appears in official birth registries across 8 countries.
Debbie ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2020).
Debbie's popularity is holding steady. It moved from #1 in 2012 to #1 in 2020 in Ireland.
Yes — 3 notable people named Debbie are in our database, including Debbie Reynolds (Actor), Debbie Allen (Actor), Debbie Gibson (Actor).