Girl
Hebrew
2 syllables
Abby
AB-ee
/ˈæb.i/
"Father's joy" — a bright, beloved nickname name with timeless Hebrew heritage
Abby is the most common short form of Abigail, from the Hebrew Avigayil meaning my father is joyful. Used independently since the 20th century, it carries the full warmth of Abigail in a crisper, more casual package. The name is well-loved in the United States and the United Kingdom, often chosen for its friendly, accessible feel.
Quick Facts
Letters4
SyllablesAb · by
GenderGirl
OriginHebrew
Root WordAbigail
MeaningFather's joy, delight
PopularityPopular
Peak Year2003
Trend
→ Stable
Name DayAugust 22
Nicknames
AbsAbBee
About the Name Abby
Abby means father's joy or my father is joyful, derived from the Hebrew name Abigail (Avigayil).
Abby is a short form of Abigail, a Hebrew biblical name. It has been used independently as a given name throughout the 20th century.
Abby is consistently popular in the US, frequently ranking in the top 200 girls names. It peaked in the early 2000s.
Abby Grace, Abby Rose, and Abby Claire are lovely, natural-sounding combinations.
Abbys are often described as warm, friendly, and dependable — a name that radiates approachable energy.
The most common spelling is Abby. Alternatives include Abbie and Abbey, all of which are widely recognized.
Personality of Abby
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Abby
Creativity
72%
Elegance
60%
Independence
70%
Intelligence
74%
Strength
66%
Warmth
92%
Famous People Named Abby
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Abby Wambach
American soccer legend and two-time Olympic gold medalist
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Abby Lee Miller
American dance instructor and television personality
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Abby Cadabby
Beloved Sesame Street character introduced in 2006
Middle Names for Abby
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Abby
Abby Grace
Abby Mae
Abby Rose
Abby Lynn
Abby Claire
Abby Jane
Abby Kate
Abby Faith
Abby Jo
Abby Nicole
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History of Abby
1200 BC
Abigail appears in the Hebrew Bible as a wise counselor and wife of King David
1620
Abigail carried to New England by Puritan settlers
1970
Abby emerges as a popular standalone name in North America
2003
Abby reaches peak US popularity, charting in the top 150
Numerology & Symbolism of Abby
3
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
1
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Cancer
3
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Peach
💎
Lucky Stone
Citrine
🌸
Lucky Flower
Daisy
Abby Around the World
How Abby is written in different languages and scripts
آبي
Arabic
アビー
Japanese
Эбби
Russian
애비
Korean
艾比
Chinese
Άμπι
Greek
एबी
Hindi
אַבִּי
Hebrew
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