- Meaning
- My father's joy
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity
- US top 100
- Style
- Classic, Religious
- Used in
- English-speaking countries
Nicknames for Abigail
What friends, grandparents and the playground will call them, depending on where they grow up.
- English
- Abby, Gail
What people expect from a Abigail
Abigail mixes soft and sharp sounds, so people tend to read it as steady and balanced.
The meaning is about joy. A name can't give a child joy, but it's a nice thing to explain to them one day.
A good fit if you hope for: a brilliant mind, a calm peacemaker, faithful and blessed, a happy kid.
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Abigail: name scorecard
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Abigail · nickname: Abby
- International readabilitySimple letters that read the same almost everywhere.
- Easy to say and spellSays itself: 3 syllables, spelt how it sounds.
- Not too common, not too strangePopular. Familiar and safe, a bit less personal.
- Playground-proofNo obvious rude words or rhymes. Kids are creative, though.
- Won't get you sued (or refused)Nothing a registrar would object to in most countries.
- A meaning to be proud ofMeans "My father's joy".
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Family Court of New Zealand (2008)Questions about Abigail
What does the name Abigail mean?
Abigail is a girl's name of Hebrew origin meaning "My father's joy".
Is Abigail a boy or girl name?
Abigail is usually a girl's name.
How popular is the name Abigail?
Abigail is in the US top 100. It is used in English-speaking countries.
What are nicknames for Abigail?
Common nicknames for Abigail are Abby and Gail.
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