Abegail
AB-ih-gayl
Abegail is a girl’s name of Hebrew origin, meaning “Abegail is a variant of Abigail, a Hebrew name meaning 'my father is joy' or 'father rejoices'.”, and peaked in popularity in 2000.
What Abegail Means
“Abegail is a variant of Abigail, a Hebrew name meaning 'my father is joy' or 'father rejoices'.”
The Story of Abegail
Three thousand years ago, a husband rejoiced at the birth of his daughter, and that echo of pure joy is the name you’re holding now.
Abegail is a resonant variant of the Hebrew Abigail, meaning 'my father is joy' or 'father rejoices.' This ancient name carried the wisdom of Abigail Adams, wife of the second US President, who was known for her intelligence and spirited advice. The name traveled from biblical times through to early American history, a constant thread of familial happiness.
Imagine the sound of your own laughter echoing in your child’s name: 'Abegail.' It’s a sound that promises light, a name that feels like a warm embrace. When you whisper it, you can already feel the sheer delight your daughter will bring. It’s a name that carries the weight of history but feels as fresh and joyful as the moment it was first spoken.
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Numerology
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Famous Namesakes
Abigail Adams
Wife of John Adams, second First Lady.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#35 in 2000
Total Births
515
First Recorded
1981
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