Abigail
Girl's classic name
Abigail is a female given name of Hebrew origin, meaning "father's joy." It enjoyed peak popularity in the early 2000s and remains common.
Famous bearers include Abigail Adams, wife of President John Adams.
The nickname Abby is standard: Everyone calls her Abby except her mother.
Feminine given name
- GailEnglish feminine name
- AbbieFeminine given name
- femininePertaining to women
- given namePersonal name from birth
baby name · Hebrew origin · nickname · namesake · ancestry · heritage · etymology · forename
Masculine Hebrew name
- prophetessWoman who foretells events
- IsraeliteBiblical covenant people member
- CarmelBiblical Israeli promontory
- HebronHistoric West Bank city
widow · wisdom · peacemaker · intercession · feast · offering · Old Testament · King Saul
One employed to serve
- chambermaidHotel room attendant
- domesticOf the home
- housemaidLive-in cleaning employee
- attendantOne who assists others
parlormaid · scullery maid · caretaker · housekeeper · menial · service · household · livery
Feeling great happiness
- graciousPleasantly kind and courteous
- benevolentDesiring others' welfare
- kindheartedNaturally sympathetic and caring
- devotionDeep, loyal commitment
faithfulness · loyalty · steadfastness · wisdom · discernment · humility
Abby
Feminine given name
given name · baby name · Hebrew origin · nickname · namesake · ancestry · heritage · etymology · forename · moniker
David
Masculine Hebrew name
- prophetessWoman who foretells events
- IsraeliteBiblical covenant people member
- CarmelBiblical Israeli promontory
Hebron · widow · wisdom · peacemaker · intercession · feast · offering · Old Testament · King Saul · Judah
servant
One employed to serve
- chambermaidHotel room attendant
- domesticOf the home
- housemaidLive-in cleaning employee
attendant · parlormaid · scullery maid · caretaker · housekeeper · menial · service · household · livery · downstairs
joyful
Feeling great happiness
- graciousPleasantly kind and courteous
- benevolentDesiring others' welfare
- kindheartedNaturally sympathetic and caring
devotion · faithfulness · loyalty · steadfastness · wisdom · discernment · humility