English/Hebrew · Girl name
Abbie
“my father is joyful”
About the name Abbie
Abbie is an English diminutive of the Hebrew name Abigail, which means ‘my father is joyful.’ Abigail appears in the Hebrew Bible as the intelligent and resourceful wife of King David, known for her wisdom and diplomacy. The name Abbie has been used independently in English-speaking countries since at least the nineteenth century. The spelling Abby is also common, and Abi is another variant. The term ‘abigail’ was used in seventeenth-century England to refer to a lady’s maid, inspired by a character in a play by Beaumont and Fletcher.
- Meaning
- my father is joyful
- Origin
- English/Hebrew
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- AB-ee(2 syl.)
Middle names for Abbie
- Abbie Rose
- Abbie Lynn
- Abbie Claire
- Abbie Jane
- Abbie Marie
Questions about Abbie
- What does Abbie mean?
- Abbie is an English name meaning "my father is joyful".
- How do you pronounce Abbie?
- Abbie is pronounced AB-ee, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Abbie?
- Variants of Abbie include Abby, Abi.
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