Abigail is a feminine given name. The name is from the Hebrew name Avigail, which indicates "father rejoice". This a popular name, especially in 2005.The pronunciation of this name is [ ab-i-geyl ].The name can be shortened to Abbie or Abby.
The shorthand Abby was used for several Atlantic hurricanes in the 1960s.
This name was ranked #17 on the US Popular Names in 2021.
People with the name include Abigail Breslin, Abigail Adams and Abbie Cornish. view more...