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Abigaelle

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Pronounced ab-ih-gah-EL /æb.ɪ.ɡɑˈɛl/Medium

Meaning: French form (Abigaëlle) of Abigail — Hebrew Avigayil, 'my father is joy'High

In 30 seconds: Abigail at a Paris café: Abigaelle is the French -elle form of 'my father is joy' — the biblical diplomat's name in couture. Long, lacy, and lovely.
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Origin HighHebrew, French
MeaningFrench form (Abigaëlle) of Abigail — Hebrew Avigayil, 'my father is joy'
U.S. rank (2025)#3975 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births36 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 375

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202220062025

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

Abigaelle is the French form (Abigaëlle) of Abigail — Hebrew Avigayil, 'my father is joy', borne by David's wise wife. Popular in France and Quebec, the -elle ending gives the Hebrew classic full French lace.

In the U.S. it appears in French-heritage families. Rare, joy at the root, and couture-long.

Did you know? French and Quebecois parents write it Abigaëlle — the diaeresis splitting the vowels into four flowing beats — a Gallic remix of King David's wisest companion.
Overall data confidence 82%
Behind the Name — Abigail — root etymology

Variations

AbigaëlleAbigailAbigael

Nicknames

AbbyGaelle

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If you like Abigaelle…

Abigail— the English classic behind it
Anabelle— a fellow lacy -elle favorite
Arabelle— a fellow French choice
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Avielle— lands in the same popularity range

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Abigaelle mean?

Abigaelle is the French form of Abigail, Hebrew for 'my father is joy'.

How do you pronounce Abigaelle?

It's said ab-ih-gah-EL /æb.ɪ.ɡɑˈɛl/ — four syllables, stress on the last.

Is Abigaelle a boy or girl name?

Abigaelle is a girl's name.

How popular is Abigaelle?

Abigaelle is a rare name in the U.S., used in French-speaking families.

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