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Gabby

GAB-ee

Letters5
Syllables2
OriginHebrew

The Story of Gabby

They called her the 'joyful spirit' of her small Italian village, and that vibrant energy found its way across oceans to you.

Gabby is a warm diminutive of Gabrielle, which traces back to the Hebrew name Gavri'el, meaning 'God is my strength.' This powerful name was carried by the Archangel Gabriel, a messenger of divine news. Over centuries, it journeyed through Europe, adopted by various cultures and eventually shortened into the more intimate and spirited 'Gabby,' arriving in America in the early 20th century.

When you imagine your daughter's laughter, does it sound like a cascade of bells. Gabby is a name that feels like an open door, a welcoming smile. When you write it on your baby's hospital bracelet, the short, bright syllables will feel like pure, unadulterated joy, a promise of the bright spirit you already sense.

What It Means

A short form of Gabrielle, from Hebrew, meaning 'God is my strength.'

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Numerology

3

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Personality Traits

friendlyoutgoingoptimisticenergeticcreative

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Peak Year

#67 in 2022

Total Births

1,212

First Recorded

1961

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