Abigail

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    Origin:
  • Hebrew: Gives joy, my father rejoices
Description:
Long considered a bit of an old-fashioned name, Abigail is coming back with the retro-cool vengence of other "vintage" names like Beatrice and Violet. And the name has some serious female-power wattage behind it. Abigail was the Old Testament wife of David, renowned for her beauty and wisdom, and also the name of two First Ladies.
Popularity:
How popular is Abigail? Here's how many babies were named Abigail over time, according to the U.S. Social Security Administration.
 Ranking   Name
Alternate Spellings:
Abaigael   •   Abegayle   •   Abhy   •   Avagail   •   Avigail
International Variations:
Abaigeal   •   Abegail   •   Abiageal   •   Gobinet   •   Gobnait
Nicknames:
Abbey   •   Abbie   •   Abby   •   Gael   •   Gail   •   Gaila
Famous Namesakes:
Actress Abigail Breslin, Advice columnist Abigail Van Buren, First Lady Abigail Adams
Celebrity Babies:
Daughter of Anthony Perkins, Daughter of Marie Osmond, Daughter of Stanley Kubrick
Syllables:
3
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