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Abigail: Meaning & Origin

Abigail is a girl name of Hebrew origin meaning “Father's joy”. It's a popular choice, ranking in the top 12% of baby names. With 3 syllables, it's elegant and melodic.

Pronunciation

AB-ih-gail

Phonetic spelling

Popularity

88/100 Score

This name ranks in the top 12% of popular names.

Nicknames

Abby

Popularity Trend

Popularity Trend

39%
31
2010
19
Current
#42
Rank

* Popularity data based on national birth records and trends

Middle Name Ideas

  • Abigail Rose
  • Abigail Grace
  • Abigail Claire

Famous Namesakes

  • Abigail Adams (First Lady)

Variants & Alternate Spellings of Abigail