Abbey

Also a boy's name

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    Origin:
  • Hebrew: Diminutive of Abigail; gives joy, my father rejoices
  • English: A monastery or convent
Description:
There are so many spelling variations of this name (which are all nicknames of Abigail), how is one to choose? This particular version is probably most familiar to people in the form of hit British TV series Downton Abbey, with "abbey" meaning a monastary or convent. If it helps, Abbey is one of the more unique spelling variations of this moniker.
Popularity:
How popular is Abbey? Here's how many babies were named Abbey over time, according to the U.S. Social Security Administration.
 Ranking   Name
Alternate Spellings:
Abaigael   •   Abegayle   •   Abhy   •   Avagail   •   Avigail
Nicknames:
Abbie   •   Abby   •   Gael   •   Gail   •   Gaila
Syllables:
2
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