Beebe

Beebe is a name that can refer to people as well as places. It is of English origin and has been borne by several individuals in history and contemporary life.

The most widely known bearer of the surname is William Beebe (1877–1962), an American naturalist, ornithologist, and explorer. Beebe conducted pioneering field studies in wildlife and ocean life, helped popularize science through his writings, and performed early deep-sea exploration using the bathysphere. His work contributed to the public understanding of birds, ecosystems, and conservation.

Beebe, Arkansas, is a city in the United States named with the same identifier. It is one of the geographic locations that carry the Beebe name and is recognized as a community within the state of Arkansas. The name Beebe thus appears in both personal and place-name contexts, reflecting its use in American nomenclature and history.