Pronunciation | /ˈæbi/ |
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Gender | Unisex (mostly female) |
Language(s) | English |
Origin | |
Language(s) | English, Hebrew, Germanic |
Word/name | Historically a nickname for Abigail or Albert |
Meaning | "My father is joyful" (Hebrew) "Noble" and "Bright" (Germanic) |
Region of origin | English-speaking world |
Other names | |
Variant form(s) | |
Related names | Abigail, Albert, Abbott, Abbot, Abraham, Abner, Aby, Abey, Abi, Abie, Gobnait (Irish), Abaigeal (Irish), Ailbhe (Irish) |
Abby or Abbie is a given name, most often a shortened form of Abigail and Albert.[1]