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Abigail

Pronunciation
[A-bi-gay-il]
Gender
Female
Meaning
"my father is joyful"
The father's joy. Abigail was King David's third wife, described as "good in discretion and beautiful in form".

Variant Forms

NameMeaningGenderOrigin
Abagail Gives Joy. Female
Abba Father Male
Abbey God Is Joy Unisex English
Abbie my father is joyful Female English
Abby My father rejoices. Biblical: the name of King David's third wife described as good in discretion and beautiful in form. Female English
Abegale Gives Joy. Unisex
Abigale Father in rejoicing Female
Gail Lively Female

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Famous Cats Named Abigail

1 notable cat from books, films, comics, and pop culture who share the name Abigail.

Famous People Named Abigail

3 notable figures from history and culture who share the name Abigail.

  • Abigail Adams was the second First Lady of America.
  • Abigail Breslin is an American actress best known for her role in ‘Little Miss Sunshine’.
  • Abigail Fillmore was wife of Millard Fillmore, the 13th President of the United States, the First Lady of America from 1850 to 1853.

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