Debbie

Debbie is an English diminutive of Deborah, which derives from the Hebrew name Devorah, meaning bee. Deborah appears in the Hebrew Bible as a prophetess and judge who led the Israelites to victory against the Canaanites, making the name widely used among Jewish and Christian communities. Debbie gained particular popularity as an independent given name in mid-twentieth-century America, associated with figures such as actress Debbie Reynolds. Related forms include Deborah, Debra, and Deb.