Fathers joy
A rare spelling variant of Abby, which is a diminutive of the Hebrew name Abigail. In the Old Testament, Abigail was known for her wisdom and beauty, and the name etymologically refers to the father's rejoicing.
Less common today
Abbye isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,369 in 1995.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
