Abby name meaning
407
in the U.S.
in 2010
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Abby mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
User Submitted Origins
User Submitted Meanings
- According to 6 people from Virginia, U.S., the name Abby is of Hebrew origin and means "Father's joy".
- According to 3 people from the United States and Canada, the name Abby is of Hebrew origin and means "My fathers joy".
- A submission from Canada says the name Abby means "Joy of the father".
- A user from Virginia, U.S. says the name Abby means "Abby:. The name has the meaning of father of joy, meant to bring joy to many others".
- A submission from North Carolina, U.S. says the name Abby means "'my father'. A diminutive (nickname) of Abigail. Abigail being a derivative of the Hebrew, Avigayil. Avi - my father, and gayil - joy".
- A submission from Georgia, U.S. says the name Abby means "Joy to father, father's joy, gives joy" and is of Hebrew origin.
- A submission from Massachusetts, U.S. says the name Abby means "Father rejoiced, or fathers joy" and is of Hebrew origin.
- A submission from the United Kingdom says the name Abby means "God".
- A user from Iowa, U.S. says the name Abby means "Kind considerate god of grace".
- According to a user from Wisconsin, U.S., the name Abby means "Gift of god".
- A diminutive of the female given name Abigail, from Hebrew, also used as a formal given name.
- A diminutive of the male given name Albert, from the Germanic languages
Abby was also found in the following language(s): Dutch, French, and Tagalog
Notable Persons Named Abby
Notable Persons Named Abby
Abby was given the name Abigail Loraine Hensel on March 7th, 1990 in New Germany, Minnesota.
Abby Huntsman is a fox news reporter. Abby was given the name Abigail Haight Huntsman by her parents Jon Huntsman, Jr., and Mary Kaye Huntsman on May 1st, 1986 in Philadelphia. Abby is also known as Abby Livingston.
Abby Elliott is an actor, comedian, and actress. She has had major accomplishments since 2006. Abby was given the name Abigail Elliott by her parent Chris Elliott on June 16th, 1987 in New York City, New York, U.S.
Abby Martin is a journalist and artist. Abby was given the name Abigail Suzanne Martin on September 6th, 1984 in Oakland, California, U.S.
Abby Lee Miller is a dance instructor, television personality, and choreographer. Abby was given the name Abigale Lee Miller on September 21st, 1966 in Pittsburgh.
Abby Wambach is a soccer player for the Our Lady of Mercy High School (New York), Florida Gators women's soccer, Washington Freedom, MagicJack (WPS), Western New York Flash, and United States women's national soccer team. Abby was born on June 2nd, 1980 in Rochester, New York, United States.
- Abby DaltonActress
- Abby SunderlandCamera Assistant
- Abby TravisMusician
- Abby KelleyAmerican Abolitionist
- Abby MayHousewife
- Abby ErcegSoccer Player
- Abby HagyardTelevision Actress
- Abby HoffmanAthlete
- Abby BishopBasketball Player
- Abby Cunningham
- Abby FungActress
- Abby Maria Hemenway
- Abby Rosmarin
- Abbey Wiliams Hill
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Abby | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 59.95% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 32.19% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 2.21% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.00% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 3.44% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 0.00% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Abby
People with the last name Abby are most frequently White or African American