Abigail is the #4 most popular baby name for girls.
Baby Name's History:
Abigail is a biblical name. Abigail was King David's third wife. She called herself David's handmaid, so her name became associated with being a maid. The name is Teutonic in origin.
Baby Name's Meaning:
Abigail means "a father's joy" or "source of joy."
Baby Name's Popularity over time:
Abigail was one of the top 1,000 most popular baby names in the U.S. in the 1880s and 1890s, then not again until the 1950s. It has been steadily increasing in popularity ever since.
Nicknames: Abbie, Abbey, Abby, Gabby, Gail
Famous people named Abigail include Abigail Adams (wife of president John Adams) and Abigail Spencer (actress). Susan Sarandon's birth name is Susan Abigail Tomalin.
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