"my father is joy"
Origin: Hebrew
Language: English
Abigayle
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A biblical classic meaning father's joy
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"father's rejoicing"
Origin: Hebrew
Language: Hebrew
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The Story of Abigayle
Abigayle is an alternate spelling of Abigail, from the Hebrew Avigayil meaning my father is joy or father's rejoicing. In the Old Testament, Abigail was the wise and beautiful wife of King David, praised for her intelligence and diplomatic skill when she averted a conflict between David and her first husband Nabal.
Abigail has been a top-10 US name for girls since the early 2000s, reaching its peak around 2005-2012. The Abigayle spelling is a creative variation used by parents who want the familiar name with a distinctive touch. The name also carries patriotic associations as Abigail Adams, wife of President John Adams.
In colonial and early American history, Abigail was enormously popular, reflecting Puritan emphasis on biblical names. Abigail Adams, who wrote the famous letter asking John Adams to remember the ladies, is one of the most eloquent voices in American founding history.
Historical Record
Abigayle first appeared in US Social Security records in 1968.
Over 6,157 babies have been named Abigayle in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Abigayle is past its peak , currently ranked #5,586 for girl names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Abigail Adams wrote the famous letter to John Adams: 'Remember the Ladies'
- Abigail was a top-10 US girls name for over a decade (2001-2017)
- In the Bible, Abigail is described as 'a woman of good understanding and beautiful in appearance'
Abigayle in Other Languages
French
Abigaïl
German
Abigail
Hebrew
אֲבִיגַיִל
Spanish
Abigail
Portuguese
Abigail
Popularity Over Time
#5,586
Current Rank
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Trend
Peaked 2001
Based on SSA data 1880–present
Year-by-year popularity data will be available soon.
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Abigail (biblical)
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Wise and diplomatic wife of King David in the Old Testament, praised for her beauty and intelligence
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 4
- Popularity Rank
- #5,586
- Total SSA Count
- 23
- Cultural Origins
- English American Jewish
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- High
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Frequently Asked Questions About Abigayle
What does the name Abigayle mean?
"my father is joy" (from Hebrew). "father's rejoicing" (from Hebrew). Abigayle is an alternate spelling of Abigail, from the Hebrew Avigayil meaning my father is joy or father's rejoicing. In the Old Testament, Abigail was the wise and beautiful wife of King David, praised for her intelligence and diplomatic skill when she averted a conflict between David and her first husband Nabal.
What is the origin of the name Abigayle?
Abigayle has Hebrew, English, American, and Jewish origins. In Hebrew, it means "my father is joy". In Hebrew, it means "father's rejoicing".
Is Abigayle a boy or girl name?
Abigayle is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #5586. As a boy name, it is ranked #27815. Abigayle is more commonly used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Abigayle?
Abigayle is currently ranked #5586 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Abigayle?
Common nicknames for Abigayle include Abby, Gail, Abi, and Abbie.
What are good middle names for Abigayle?
Popular middle name pairings include Abigayle Grace, Abigayle Rose, Abigayle Mae, Abigayle Joy, Abigayle Claire, and Abigayle Faith.
What are good sibling names for Abigayle?
Names that pair well with Abigayle as siblings include Hannah, Naomi, Elijah, Samuel, Sarah, and Miriam.
How many syllables does Abigayle have?
Abigayle has 4 syllables, making it distinctive and rhythmic.
Is Abigayle a common or rare name?
Abigayle is an uncommon name, ranked #5586 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
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About the Name Abigayle
Abigayle is a girl name with English, American, and Jewish origins . The name means "my father is joy" in Hebrew .
Is Abigayle a boy or girl name? Abigayle is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #5,586 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #27,815. Abigayle is more commonly used as a girl name.
Abigayle is currently ranked #5,586 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Abigayle has 4 syllables, making it distinctive and memorable.
Common nicknames for Abigayle include Abby, Gail, Abi, and Abbie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Abigayle include Abigail, Abigael, Abigaelle . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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