Meaning
father's joy, my father is joy
Origin
Abigail is a name of Hebrew origin, rooted in biblical tradition.
It appears in our records across 17 countries (AR, BE, BO, CL, CM, CO, CR, FR, GB, GH, GT, MT, MX, NG, PE, US, ZA).
Style
- classic
- traditional
- elegant
- religious
- international
- timeless
Famous people named Abigail
- Abigail in the Bible (wife of David)
- Abigail Adams (First Lady of the United States)
Variations
Abigael
Nicknames
Abby
Popularity
Abigail appears in 17 of the world's name registries we track, with a peak popularity score of 100. Cross-country reach is one of the strongest signals of a genuinely well-loved name.
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