My father is joy
A diminutive of Abigail, which is derived from the Hebrew name Avigayil. It traditionally translates to 'my father is joy' or 'father's joy,' referring to God as the father. While often used as a nickname, it has a long history of standing alone as a given name.
About 125 girls were named Abbie in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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