abigail

Pronunciation
ah-bə-gāl

Gender
female

Origin

Hebrew

Ranking

  31 (as of 2023)

Meaning: My father is joy; Father's little joy

The name Abigail comes from the Hebrew name Avigayil, which is derived from the Hebrew elements 'av, meaning "father" and gil, meaning "joy." Together, it translates to "my father is joy," making it the perfect way to honor the new dad. It was a top-10 girl's name in the United States between 2001 and 2016, according to the Social Security Administration.

Famous People Named Abigail

  Abigail Adams

  Wife of John Adams and early advocate for women's rights

  Abigail Breslin

  Actress known for her role in 'Little Miss Sunshine'

  Abigail Johnson

  CEO of Fidelity Investments and one of the most powerful women in finance

  Abby Wambach

  Former professional soccer player and two-time Olympic gold medalist

  Abigail Van Buren

  Advice columnist known for 'Dear Abby'

  Abigail Fillmore

  First Lady of the United States and advocate for education

  Abigail Disney

  Documentary filmmaker and philanthropist

  Abigail Spencer

  Actress known for her roles in 'Timeless' and 'Suits'

  Abigail Williams

  Historical figure known for her role in the Salem witch trials

  Abigail Washburn

  Banjo player and singer known for her unique blend of American and Chinese folk music

Famous Media with people Named Abigail

    Abigail the Brave

    A children's book about a young girl who learns to be courageous  

    Abigail's Party

    A play by Mike Leigh about a suburban gathering  

    Abigail the Fairy

    A character from the 'Rainbow Magic' book series  

    Abigail the Cow

    A character from the children's TV show 'Timmy Time'  

    Abigail the Cat

    A character from the animated series 'The Aristocats'  

    Abigail the Explorer

    A storybook character who goes on adventures around the world  

    Abigail's Garden

    A children's book about a girl who discovers a magical garden  

    Abigail's Dream

    A bedtime story about a girl who dreams of flying  

    Abigail's Adventure

    A comic book series featuring a young heroine on a quest  

    Abigail the Adventurer

    A character in a popular children's video game