Abigail
AB-uh-gayl
Girl
Average rank #91 across 7 countries
Etymology
Meaning & origin
English, German, Biblical, Biblical Latin
From the Hebrew name אֲבִיגָיִל ('Avigayil) meaning "my father is joy". In the Old Testament this is the name of Nabal's wife. After Nabal's death she became the third wife of King David.
Popularity
How popular is Abigail?
🏴 England & Wales
#154
in 2024
🏴 Scotland
#157
in 2025
🇮🇪 Ireland
#115
in 2025
🇺🇸 USA
#41
in 2025
🇦🇺 Australia
#55
in 2025
🇨🇦 Canada
#25
in 2024
🇳🇿 New Zealand
#88
in 2025
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