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Pronounced AB-ih-gale /ˈæb.ɪ.geɪl/Medium

Meaning: Abaigeal is the Irish Gaelic form of Abigail, a Hebrew name (Avigail) meaning 'my father's joy' or 'my father is joy'. It carries the same biblical meaning as Abigail through an authentic Irish spelling.Medium

In 30 seconds: Abaigeal is the Irish form of Abigail, from Hebrew for 'my father's joy', used for only a handful of girls a year (said AB-ih-gale).

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Origin MediumIrish, Hebrew

MeaningAbaigeal is the Irish Gaelic form of Abigail, a Hebrew name (Avigail) meaning 'my father's joy' or 'my father is joy'. It carries the same biblical meaning as Abigail through an authentic Irish spelling.

U.S. rank (2017)#10688 ↗ Rising

2017 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2003

Total births (all-time)≈ 330

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Abaigeal is the Irish Gaelic form of Abigail, from the Hebrew Avigail, 'my father's joy'. Abigail is a biblical name, borne by a wife of King David known for her wisdom. The Irish spelling gives the same name a Gaelic look; American families using it usually have Irish heritage in mind.

It was never common, given to only a couple dozen girls a year around 2003, riding Abigail's broader revival. A girl named Abaigeal then is in her twenties now.

Did you know? Abaigeal is a genuine Irish Gaelic spelling of Abigail, not a modern invention - it carries the Hebrew sense 'my father's joy'.

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References - Abaigeal — Genuine Irish Gaelic form of Abigail (Hebrew 'my father's joy')

Variations

AbigailAbigaelAbaigael

Nicknames

AbbieAbby

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Abigail— the standard form Abaigeal spells in Irish

Abbigail— a like elaborated Abigail spelling

Abby— the common short form

Gail— the short form drawn from Abigail's ending

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Abaigeal mean?

It is the Irish Gaelic form of Abigail, from Hebrew for 'my father's joy'.

How do you pronounce Abaigeal?

It's said AB-ih-gale /ˈæb.ɪ.geɪl/ - three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Abaigeal a boy or girl name?

Abaigeal is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Abaigeal?

Abaigeal is a rare name in the U.S., an Irish spelling of Abigail.