Abigail as a Female Name
Abigail is most commonly a girl's name.
Parents choosing Abigail for a girl get a name with a clear Hebrew heritage and a well-established girl's usage. The name Abigail means “my father is joy / father's joy” and is of Hebrew origin. Closely related female forms and variants include Abby, Abbie, Gail, Abigayle.
For the full etymology, history and popularity of Abigail across all genders, see the complete Abigail name meaning.
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Is Abigail a girl's name?+
Abigail is most commonly a girl's name. It means “my father is joy / father's joy” and is of Hebrew origin.
What does Abigail mean?+
Abigail means “my father is joy / father's joy” and originates from Hebrew.