To bind, tie, or snare
Derived from the Hebrew name Rivqah, it likely means 'to tie' or 'to bind,' suggesting a connection or a captivating beauty. In the Old Testament, Rebecca was the wife of Isaac and the mother of twins Esau and Jacob. It has been a consistently popular choice in English-speaking countries since the Protestant Reformation.
About 872 girls were named Rebecca in 2025.
Influential British author and journalist
American actress and former fashion model
American film and television actress
Olympic gold medalist and WNBA player
British-American actress and director
American singer and YouTuber
The social-climbing protagonist of Vanity Fair · Vanity Fair
Main character of Crazy Ex-Girlfriend · Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
Matriarch of the Pearson family · This Is Us
The mysterious title character of Daphne du Maurier's novel · Rebecca
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The same feel as Rebecca — far less common.
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