Thursday, July 5, 2007

Meaning and origin of Abby

Abby
Hebrew
Female
form of ABGAIL-my father's joy
Meaning & Origin
Abby is a Hebrew girl name.
The meaning of the name is `My father rejoices`.
Where is it used?
The name Abby is mainly used in English.
It is an abbreviated form of
Abigail, used in English, German and in the bible.
See also
In Spanish: Abegail
In English (Modern): Abigayle
In English: Gail
In English: Abbie
In English: Abbey
Stastics
The name Abby was given to less than 150 babies in the USA in both 2004 and 2005. The name Abby seems to be unique!
-www.talkingbabies.com

1 comment:

Élistariel said...

Actually Abby is a nickname of Abigail, from Avigayil a Hebrew name. Basically: Avi - my father, gayil - rejoices.
Avi = Abby, therefore
Abby means "my father."