My father is joy
A creative American spelling of the Hebrew name Abigail. It is derived from the biblical name 'Avigayil', composed of the elements 'av' (father) and 'gail' (to rejoice).
Less common today
Abbegale isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #10,262 in 1999.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
