Abbie Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Abbie Name at a Glance

Name	Abbie
Meaning	Diminutive of Abigail: Father rejoiced, or father's joy. Gives joy. The intelligent, beautiful Abigail was Old Testament King David's third wife, described as 'good in discretion and beautiful in form.
Origin	Hebrew
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Abbie Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Abbie means “Diminutive of Abigail: Father rejoiced, or father's joy. Gives joy. The intelligent, beautiful Abigail was Old Testament King David's third wife, described as 'good in discretion and beautiful in form”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Abbie Name Origin

Our database records Abbie under Hebrew origin. Browse more Hebrew baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Abbie a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Abbie is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Abbie

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