Debbi

Debbi is a feminine name that emerged as a diminutive form of Deborah, which has Hebrew origins meaning "bee." This shorter variant gained independent popularity during the 1950s and 1960s in English-speaking countries as part of a trend toward informal, friendly-sounding names ending in 'i' or 'y.' Debbi offers a playful, approachable alternative to the more formal Deborah while maintaining its historical connection. The name peaked in popularity during the mid-20th century but has since declined in usage. Those named Debbi are often associated with qualities like sweetness and industriousness, echoing the symbolic meaning of the bee in the original Hebrew name. Alternative spellings include Debby, Debbie, and Debi.

Pronounced DEB-ee.

As of October 2026, Debbi ranked #14037 in US births in 1993 SSA, peaked at #569 in 1958.