Origin and Meaning of the Name Abbey

Abbey

Hebrew - Female

Diminutive of Abigail: Father rejoiced, or father's joy. Gives joy. The intelligent, beautiful Abigail was Old Testament King David's third wife, described as "good in discretion and beautiful in form."

  • Rated 3.26 out of 4 stars

Rating: 3.26 (73 votes)

Abbey female popularity statistics
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2011 900 -14 289
2010 886 +4 299
2009 890 -65 307
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1999 392 +16 710
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1996 452 +8 552
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1991 514 -32 451
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