Abby Name Meaning & Origin
Abby
Pronunciation: A-bee (key)
Origin of the name Abby:
Short form of Abigail, which is derived from the Hebrew avigayil (father of exaltation, father is rejoicing).
From A World of Baby Names by Teresa Norman.
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Abb's, Abbie, Ab, Abs, Abba, Ay-Bee, Bee, Absta,
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From Abigail, meaning Joy of the Father
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Abby Leigh, model
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Abbey Road- Beatles Album
Abby Sciuto, NCIS character
Abby, main character in the movie "Bad Night"
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