Meaning & History
Etymology and Origin
Becca is a feminine given name, typically used as a short form of Rebecca. The parent name Rebecca is derived from the Hebrew root רִבְקָה (Rivqa), which comes from a Semitic root meaning "join, tie, snare." In the Old Testament, Rebecca is the wife of Isaac and the mother of Esau and Jacob. The name became popular as an English Christian name after the Protestant Reformation and was especially favored by Puritans in the 17th century. It has remained in consistent use, surging again in the second half of the 20th century. Becca emerged as a common diminutive, along with variants such as Becky, Becci, and Becka.
Notable Bearers
Several entertainers share this name. Becca (born 1984), a Ghanaian Afropop singer and actress, is known for her work in Ghanaian music. Another well-known figure is American singer-songwriter Becca (born 1989), who is the lead vocalist of the band Stars In Stereo. Other musicians include Becca Stevens, an American singer and guitarist, and Becca Tobin, an actress, singer, and dancer best known for her role on the television series Glee. In literature and other media, the name Becca appears less frequently, but it remains a popular short form.
Related Names
Variants of Becca include Becci, Becka, Beckah, Becki, Becky, and Bekki. In other languages, the name appears in its fuller forms such as Rebecca (Swedish and English), Rebekah (Biblical), Rhebekka (Biblical Greek), Rivqa (Biblical Hebrew), Rebeka (Slovene), and Rebekka (Norwegian).
- Meaning: "Join, tie, snare" (via Rebecca)
- Origin: Hebrew (diminutive of Rebecca)
- Type: Diminutive
- Usage Regions: English-speaking world
Related Names
Sources: Wikipedia — Becca