What is the origin of the name Abygail?

Abygail is a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Abygail?

Abygail is currently ranked #6371 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Abygail?

Abygail is pronounced AB-ih-gayl.

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GirlHebrew

Abygail

AB-ih-gayl

Popularity

#6371

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

2,841

Peak Year

#180 in 2009

First Recorded

1974

Style

Spiritual & Biblical, Classic & Timeless

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Abygail is a variant spelling of Abigail, a Hebrew name meaning "my father is joy."

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Abby Abi Gail

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Numerology

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Nicknames

Abby Abi Gail

Spelling Variations

Abigail Abigayle Abigael

Similar Names

Elizabeth Hannah Sarah Rachel

Personality Traits

IntelligentKindGenerousResponsible

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