Updated March 27, 2024

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  • Hebrew : A father's joy

What does Abigail mean and stand for?

Abigail, meaning "my father's joy" is directly derived from the Hebrew name, Avigail. It can also be interpreted to mean "my father is exultation" and "my father is joy".

Syllables: 3

Girl name variations

Abagail

Abagail

+ 26% this year
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Abbagail

Abbagail

+ 20% this year
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Abbagale

Abbagale

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Abbagayle

Abbagayle

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Abbegail

Abbegail

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Abbegale

Abbegale

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Abbegayle

Abbegayle

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Abbygail

Abbygail

- 25% this year
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Abbeygale

Abbeygale

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Abbygale

Abbygale

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Abbygayle

Abbygayle

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Abigayle

Abigayle

- 8% this year
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Abigale

Abigale

+ 3% this year
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Abegail

Abegail

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Abegale

Abegale

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Abegayle

Abegayle

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Abbiegail

Abbiegail

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Abbiegayle

Abbiegayle

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Abbigael

Abbigael

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Abbigail

Abbigail

- 1% this year
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Abby

Abby

- 3% this year
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Abbie

Abbie

- 17% this year
Neutral
Rare
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Gail

Gail

- 35% this year
Neutral
Rare
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How Popular Is The Name Abigail

Popularity

According to Social Security Administration data, Abigail has been consistently popular throughout the last decade, peaking in popularity at position four in 2005. It has been in the top ten position since 2001.

However, it is the 32nd most popular name on FamilyEducation.com.

According to Google search data analysis, in the last five years Abigail was at its peak popularity in September and October of 2014.

While the name Abigail has been around since the Old Testament, it may have seen a recent rise in popularity thanks to stars like actresses Abigail Ratchford, Abigail Breslin, and Abigail Spencer. It is also the name of three First Ladies, and has been featured in shows like Days of Our Lives, Mad Men, and Skins.

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Nicknames for Abigail

  • Abs
  • Abby
  • Gail

Pairs well with these middle names

 

Abigail meaning and origins