Debbi

Meaning of Debbi

Debbi traces its roots to the Hebrew name Deborah—derived from dvorah, meaning “bee”—and carries with it echoes of the biblical judge and prophet renowned for wisdom and resolve. Pronounced DEB-ee (/ˈdɛbi/), this two-syllable form emerged as a friendly diminutive in English-speaking countries and gained modest traction in mid-20th-century America. In Ohio alone, Debbi ranked in the low 200s throughout the early 1960s, peaking at 17 newborns and position 224 in 1959. While firmly anchored in its Hebrew origin, Debbi also resonates in Latin communities, where its vowel-final cadence aligns with Spanish naming patterns and appears in cultural contexts from family gatherings to local media. Today, Debbi offers parents a name that balances historical depth, approachable sound, and transatlantic versatility.