Debora
Girl name · 19 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Debora: 19 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 4 births in 1980.
Debora is a variant of Deborah, a name of Hebrew origin from the Old Testament, where it means "bee." In the biblical Book of Judges, Deborah was a prophetess and the only female judge of Israel, leading her people to a decisive military victory. The name has been borne by the American actress Debora Caprioglio, known for her work in Italian cinema, and by Debora Spar, a prominent academic and former president of Barnard College. While the spelling Deborah is far more common in Scotland, Debora offers a streamlined alternative that has appeared occasionally in Scottish birth records. The name's industrious "bee" meaning lends it a quiet, purposeful charm that appeals to parents seeking a classic with a slightly different edge.
Girl 6 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19804 babies
- Latest (1985)
- #5653 babies
- Total births
- 19since 1974
- 5-year trend
- ▲ 7%vs prior 5y