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Abbigail

♀ Girl

Pronounced AB-ih-gayl /ˈæb.ɪ.ɡeɪl/High

Meaning: Double-b spelling of Abigail — Hebrew Avigayil, 'my father is joy' — with the nickname Abby built inHigh

In 30 seconds: Abigail with Abby pre-installed: Abbigail doubles the b on the wise matriarch's name — 'my father is joy' — so the nickname never has to ask. Practical and sweet.
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Origin HighHebrew, American
MeaningDouble-b spelling of Abigail — Hebrew Avigayil, 'my father is joy' — with the nickname Abby built in
U.S. rank (2025)#3780 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births39 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2009
Total births (all-time)≈ 12,153

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200919592025

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

Abbigail is a double-b spelling of Abigail — Hebrew Avigayil, 'my father is joy', King David's quick-witted wife. The spelling spotlights Abby amid the classic's long American reign.

It registers thinly among the spellings. Rare, joy at the root, and nickname-ready.

Did you know? Abigail talked King David out of vengeance with a wagon-load of provisions and a perfect speech — Scripture's diplomat, now spelled for the playground.
Overall data confidence 82%
Behind the Name — Abigail — root etymology

Variations

AbigailAbbigaleAbbygail

Nicknames

AbbyGail

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If you like Abbigail…

Abigail— the standard spelling of the same name
Abigael— the antique -ael sister
Abby— the nickname standing alone
Annabel— a fellow warm vintage pick

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Abbigail mean?

Abbigail is a spelling of Abigail, Hebrew for 'my father is joy'.

How do you pronounce Abbigail?

It's said AB-ih-gayl /ˈæb.ɪ.ɡeɪl/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Abbigail a boy or girl name?

Abbigail is a girl's name.

How popular is Abbigail?

Abbigail is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Abigail is far more common.

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