Debra

Spelling variation of Deborah
"bee"

Debra Origin and Meaning

The name Debra is a girl's name of Hebrew origin meaning "bee".

When Deborah seemed too formal in the laid-back sixties, Debra stepped in as a pared-down alternative, but the pendulum is about to swing back.

# 984 in the US

Debra Rank in US Top 1000

Famous People Named Debra

  • Debra Lynn MessingAmerican actress
  • (Mary) Debra WingerAmerican actress
  • Debra Renee WilsonAmerican actress/comedienne
  • Debra Jo RuppAmerican actress
  • Debra MonkAmerican actress
  • Debra MooneyAmerican actress
  • Debra StephensonEnglish actress/comedienne
  • Debralee "Debra" PagetAmerican actress
  • Debra Gale MarshallAmerican pro wrestler
  • Debra Strobel "Deb" FischerU.S. Senator from Nebraska
  • Debra Frances "Camryn" ManheimAmerican actress
  • Debra Jennifer Sterndaughter of TV/radio personality Howard Stern

Debra in Pop Culture

  • Debra Morgansister of Dexter on TV's "Dexter"
  • Debra Baronewife on TV's "Everybody Loves Raymond"
  • "Debra" song by Beck