Abigail
father's joy
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Religion
- Christian
- Gender
- Girl
- Country
- United States
- Pronunciation
- AB-uh-gayl
- Popularity
- falling
Common nicknames
AbbyGail
About the name Abigail
Abigail is a girl name of Hebrew origin meaning "father's joy". It is most commonly used in Christian families and is especially popular in United States.
Abigail was in the US top 10 for girls throughout the 2000s and 2010s and has since gradually declined into the top 30. In the Hebrew Bible, Abigail becomes King David's wife after her first husband's death; her name means 'my father is joy.' Abby remains one of the most common girl nicknames of the last generation.
Popularity trend: Abigail is used less often now than it was a generation ago, which can make it feel fresh again.
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Frequently asked about Abigail
- What does the name Abigail mean?
- Abigail means "father's joy". It's a girl name of Hebrew origin, most commonly used in Christian families and popular in United States.
- Where does the name Abigail come from?
- Abigail originates from Hebrew. On Babbloom it's classified in the Christian naming tradition.
- Is Abigail a boy or girl name?
- Abigail is a girl name.