Abby: Meaning, Popularity, Origin of Baby Name Abby | Girls
Origin of the name Abby:
Short form of Abigail, which is derived from the Hebrew avigayil (father of exaltation, father is rejoicing).
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US Popularity of Abby Over Time
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Abb's, Abbie, Ab, Abs, Abba, Ay-Bee, Bee
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From Abigale, meaning Joy of the Father
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Abby road- Beatles Album
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Smart?
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Sexy?
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Friendly?
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Creative?
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Current Popularity of Abby by State
Global Popularity of the Name Abby
- #79 in Scotland
- #83 in Australia (New South Wales)
- #93 in Ireland
- #96 in Australia (Victoria)
- #99 in Canada (Alberta)
- #153 in Canada (British Columbia)
- #259 in Canada (Quebec)
- #259 in United States
