Abby
AB-ee
Popularity
#626
Letters
4
Syllables
2
Origin
Hebrew
Total Births
61,653
Peak Year
#2,048 in 2003
First Recorded
1880
Style
Cute & Playful, Classic & Timeless
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Abby is a diminutive of Abigail, a Hebrew name meaning "my father is joy."
Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Famous Namesakes
Abby Wambach
American retired soccer player, coach, and executive
Abby Elliott
American actress and comedian
Personality Traits
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