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Abigail

male

Meaning

"My Father Is Joy"

From Hebrew Avigayil, a biblical name commonly interpreted as my father is joy, widely used in Jewish and Christian communities.

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Popularity History of Abigail

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

UnrankedNot ranked in 2024

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not ranked after 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Abigail Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Abigail.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Abigail

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Famous Abigails

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    Abigail Adams
    Second First Lady of the United States, wife of John Adams
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    Abigail Van Buren
    American advice columnist, author of the Dear Abby column

Quick Facts

OriginHebrew
Syllables3
Length7 letters

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