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Abbie

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Pronounced AB-ee /ˈæb.i/Medium

Meaning: A diminutive of Abigail, from Hebrew 'Avigayil' meaning 'my father is joy'.Medium

In 30 seconds: Abbie is a friendly short form of Abigail, which comes from the Hebrew 'Avigayil', 'my father is joy'.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningA diminutive of Abigail, from Hebrew 'Avigayil' meaning 'my father is joy'.
U.S. rank (2024)#1617 β†— Rising
2024 U.S. births128 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2003
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 22,101

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 200318802024

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

History & Origin

Abigail carries the warm Hebrew meaning 'my father is joy', and Abbie is one of the affectionate diminutives that grew out of it. Over time these short forms became full given names in their own right, especially across the English-speaking world. Abbie keeps the cheerful spirit of the original while sounding light and casual.

It sits among a cluster of near-twin spellings, Abby, Abbey, and Abbi, each a slightly different take on the same nickname. Gail, drawn from the back of Abigail, offers a different route to the same name.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Abbie is 'origin uncertain', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
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Variations

AbbeyAbbiAbbyAbiGail

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Abbyβ€” the most common spelling of the same Abigail short form

Frequently Asked

What does the name Abbie mean?

Abbie is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Abbie?

It's commonly said AB-ee /ˈæb.i/.

Is Abbie a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Abbie is used as a girl name.

How popular is Abbie?

In 2024, Abbie ranked #1617 in the U.S. for girls, with 128 births recorded.