Abby: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: a-hbbe-e
Origin: Israel
gender-female

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Region Origin: Western Asia
Meaning: Father rejoiced

The name Abby is a shortened version of the female name Abigail, which has Hebrew origins. It is composed of two elements: 'av' meaning 'father' and 'gil' meaning 'joy'. In Hebrew Baby Names, the meaning of the name Abby is "father rejoiced" or "father's joy". In American Baby Names, the meaning is also associated with "father rejoiced" or "father's joy," and it refers to the intelligent and beautiful Abigail, who was Old Testament King David's third wife. Abby can be used as a gender-neutral name, but it is more commonly given to girls.

Abby Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Abby is currently #266 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Abby is currently #134 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Abby is currently #263 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Abby is currently #134 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names

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Famous People Named Abby

This section lists notable individuals and public figures named Abby, showcasing their achievements and contributions in various fields.

  • Abby Wambach: Abby Wambach is an American retired soccer player, coach, and two-time Olympic gold medalist, known for her career as a forward for the United States women's national soccer team.
  • Abby Elliott: Abby Elliott is an American actress and comedian known for her work on "Saturday Night Live" and her roles in television series such as "Indebted" and "Odd Mom Out."
  • Abby Ryder Fortson: Abby Ryder Fortson is an American child actress known for her roles in "Ant-Man," "Ant-Man and the Wasp," and "A Dog's Journey."

 

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