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Meaning: “Father of exaltation”, or “her Father's joy, fountain of joy”

Variations of the name Abigail include Abagael, Abagail, Abagale, Abageal, Abagil, Abaigael, Abba, Abbegail, Abbegale, Abbigael, Abbigail, Abbigale, Abbigayle, Abbygael, Abbygail, Abbygale, Abegail, Abegale, Abgail, Abigael, Abigal, Abigale, Abigall, Abigayl, Abigayle, Abigel, Abigil, and Abigayle.

Forms of Abby and Gayle are shortened variations of the name as well. This is one of those names that allow you to use whatever spelling you choose to create.

The name Abigail is first seen recorded in Biblical reference to a prophetess. There have been famous women with the name ever since. Forms of Abigail have remained popular throughout history.

Abigail Adams, wife of John Adams, who was the second President of the United States.

Abigail Fillmore, wife of Millard Fillmore, who was the thirteenth President of the United States.

Abigail Folger, heiress, civil rights worker.

Abigail Scott Duniway, suffragist.

Abigail May Alcott, feminist and mother of Louisa May Alcott.

A baby girl named Abigail is very likely to develop a sociable character and a sharp-witted, creative, and resourceful nature, but one that is very sensitive. If you give your baby a form of Abigail, she could be incredibly high-spirited and strong-willed. She could also be especially idealistic, perceptive, intelligent, and thoughtful, and she will always be very sensible. When your Abigail is grown, she might just crave adventure and travel and she will probably take pleasure in opportunities that allow her to be creative and to inspire independence, rather than to conform to tradition and standard behavior. She may have a strong belief in justice, and will work hard to ensure that her loved ones and others are treated fairly. Someone named Abigail is very likely to be full of energy and enthusiasm. She will likely have a strong initiative to accomplish all that she sets out to do, and to realize her dreams.