Debby

Debby is an English pet form of Deborah, a Hebrew name derived from the word for bee, suggesting industriousness and community. Deborah appears in the Hebrew Bible as a celebrated prophetess and judge who led the Israelites to victory against the Canaanites, lending the name a long history of strong feminine association. Debby gained particular popularity as an independent given name in the mid-twentieth century, especially in the United States. Related forms include Deborah, Debra, Debbi, and Deb.