My father is joy
A creative spelling of the Hebrew name Abigail. It is derived from the elements 'ab', meaning father, and 'g-y-l', meaning to rejoice or joy. In the Old Testament, Abigail was the intelligent and beautiful wife of King David.
Less common today
Abbigaile isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #9,059 in 2010.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Former First Lady of the United States and advisor to John Adams
Academy Award-nominated actress
The primary antagonist and accuser in the Salem witch trials · The Crucible
American actress known for 'Timeless'
