Rebecca as a Female Name
Rebecca is most commonly a girl's name.
Parents choosing Rebecca for a girl get a name with a clear Hebrew heritage and a well-established girl's usage. The name Rebecca means “to bind or join (often glossed as 'captivating')” and is of Hebrew origin. Closely related female forms and variants include Rebekah, Rebeca, Rivka, Becca, Becky.
For the full etymology, history and popularity of Rebecca across all genders, see the complete Rebecca name meaning.
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Is Rebecca a girl's name?+
Rebecca is most commonly a girl's name. It means “to bind or join (often glossed as 'captivating')” and is of Hebrew origin.
What does Rebecca mean?+
Rebecca means “to bind or join (often glossed as 'captivating')” and originates from Hebrew.