My father's joy
Derived from the Hebrew name Avigayil, it is composed of the elements 'av', meaning father, and 'gail', meaning joy. In the Old Testament, Abigail was the wife of King David, described as intelligent and beautiful.
About 4,941 girls were named Abigail in 2025.
Former First Lady of the United States and advisor to John Adams
Academy Award-nominated actress
American actress known for 'Timeless'
The primary antagonist in the play 'The Crucible' · The Crucible
Character in the television series 'Hannibal' · Hannibal
Archivist and lead character in 'National Treasure' · National Treasure
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The same feel as Abigail — far less common.
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