Debra
Variant of Deborah
Debra is a feminine given name, a mid-twentieth-century spelling variant of Deborah.
It peaked in American popularity during the 1950s and 1960s: Debra was the third most popular girl's name in 1955.
Common nicknames include Deb and Debbie.
biblical
Woman who foretells events
- JudgesSeventh Old Testament book
- Old TestamentPre-Christian biblical canon
- HebrewSemitic language of Israel
- beeStinging nectar gatherer
honey · palm tree · Barak · judge · warrior · leader · Rebekah · Sarah
naming
Title given to females
- 1950sDecade after WWII
- 1960sDecade after the fifties
- baby nameChosen title for newborn
- DebDeborah's short form
nickname · American · midcentury · classic · traditional · given name · first name · namesake
famous
Female stage performer
- Urban CowboyCity dweller affecting western style
- comedianProfessional humor performer
- performerOne who entertains audiences
- HollywoodAmerican film industry center
prophetess
Woman who foretells events
- JudgesSeventh Old Testament book
- Old TestamentPre-Christian biblical canon
- HebrewSemitic language of Israel
bee · honey · palm tree · Barak · judge · warrior · leader · Rebekah · Sarah · Ruth
feminine name
Title given to females
Deb · nickname · American · midcentury · classic · traditional · given name · first name · namesake
actress
Female stage performer
- Urban CowboyCity dweller affecting western style
- comedianProfessional humor performer
- performerOne who entertains audiences
- Debbie DownerHabitual negativity spreader
- Little DebbiePackaged treat brand
- Debbie Reynolds
- Debbie Harry
- Debra Messing
- Debra Winger