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 Messing
    American actress
  • (Mary) Debra Winger
    American actress
  • Debra Renee Wilson
    American actress/comedienne
  • Debra Jo Rupp
    American actress
  • Debra Monk
    American actress
  • Debra Mooney
    American actress
  • Debra Stephenson
    English actress/comedienne
  • Debralee "Debra" Paget
    American actress
  • Debra Gale Marshall
    American pro wrestler
  • Debra Strobel "Deb" Fischer
    U.S. Senator from Nebraska
  • Debra Frances "Camryn" Manheim
    American actress
  • Debra Jennifer Stern
    daughter of TV/radio personality Howard Stern

Debra in Pop Culture

  • Debra Morgan
    sister of Dexter on TV's "Dexter"
  • Debra Barone
    wife on TV's "Everybody Loves Raymond"
  • "Debra
    " song by Beck