Business & IndustryAmerican1916 – 2015
Ebby Halliday
Founder of Ebby Halliday Realtors, real estate pioneer
Biography
Pioneering American real estate businesswoman who founded Ebby Halliday Realtors, one of the largest real estate companies in the United States. She built her empire starting in 1945 and became a major figure in Dallas's business community.
Quick Facts
Category
Business & Industry
Nationality
American
Born
1916
Died
2015
Thinking about the name
Ebby
English origin
“A shortened, casual form of Ebenezer or Ebbert, Ebby carries the 'stone of help' legacy in a light, playful package. The double-b middle gives it a bouncy, friendly rhythm. It's a name that works equally well as a childhood nickname or a standalone choice for parents preferring brevity and warmth.”