Abbigail is a girl's name of Hebrew origin meaning “Father's joy (variant of Abigail).” It has 3 syllables, giving it an elegant, melodic rhythm. Common nicknames include Abb. As of 2026, Abbigail ranks #913 among girls' names in the United States and has held a steady level of popularity. Its highest US ranking was #415 in 2009.
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AB-ih-gayl
Phonetic spelling
Currently #913 among US baby names.
* Based on US Social Security Administration birth-registration data
Abbigail means “Father's joy (variant of Abigail).” It is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Abbigail is pronounced AB-ih-gayl.
Abbigail is most commonly used as a girl's name.
Abbigail currently ranks #913 among girls' names in the United States.
Popular nicknames for Abbigail include Abb.
Middle names that pair well with Abbigail include Abbigail Rose, Abbigail Grace, Abbigail Marie, Abbigail Jane.
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