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Abbigale

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

Meaning: A modern spelling of Abigail, from Hebrew Avigayil, 'my father is joy' (or 'my father rejoices'). In the Hebrew Bible, Abigail is a wise woman who becomes a wife of King David.Medium

In 30 seconds: A familiar classic with an extra letter: Abbigale is a spelling of Abigail, Hebrew for 'my father is joy' (said 'AB-ih-gayl').

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Origin MediumHebrew

MeaningA modern spelling of Abigail, from Hebrew Avigayil, 'my father is joy' (or 'my father rejoices'). In the Hebrew Bible, Abigail is a wise woman who becomes a wife of King David.

U.S. rank (2024)#13431 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2007

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,181

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

Abbigale is a modern respelling of Abigail, from Hebrew Avigayil, 'my father is joy.' The biblical Abigail is praised for her intelligence and becomes a wife of King David. Abigail rose through Puritan use, faded, and returned strongly in the late 20th century, bringing its variant spellings with it (said 'AB-ih-gayl').

This spelling appears only rarely in the U.S., far behind Abigail. Rare, classic in sound, and warm.

Did you know? The biblical Abigail is remembered for her quick wisdom — she talks David out of a rash act — and her name means 'my father is joy.' Abbigale is a modern spelling of it (said 'AB-ih-gayl').

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Abbigale — Abigail spelling; Hebrew Avigayil 'my father is joy'

Variations

AbigailAbigaleAbbigail

Nicknames

AbbyGail

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Abbigale mean?

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

How do you pronounce Abbigale?

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

Is Abbigale a boy or girl name?

Abbigale is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Abbigale?

Abbigale is rare in the U.S., while Abigail remains a well-loved classic.