Meaning: My father’s joy
The story
Abigail carries a Hebrew meaning of a father’s joy. Its biblical history gives this warm family meaning an enduring setting.
Nicknames
- Abby
- Gail
- Abbie
Spellings & variants
- Avigail
- Abigael
- Abigayle
Popularity
Top 100
One of the 100 most popular names in the US.
Similar position in the latest US rankings
Style
Origins
Abigail comes from Hebrew.
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