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The name Abby
Popular in the United States, the first name Abby remains more discreet in France. This rare first name is gradually becoming known in various countries around the world, although it remains very English. Celebrities include American actress Abby Dalton, American soccer player Abby Wambach and famous Australian basketball player Abby Bishop.
Abby is a name of 4 letters that begins with the letter A and ends with the letter Y.
Breakdown by sex (France and United States)
Number of children girls who had the first name Abby (60 562 births).

Number of children boys having had the first name Abby (127 births).
Figures and trends of the name Abby in the world
France
There have been 2 326 births of Abby since 1 990 (average of 86 / year). There were 268 named Abby born in 2 021. It's the year 2 021 which saw the most births of babies with this name. #15902
births
since 1 990
2 326
births
in 2 021
268
was the peak year
of births
2 021
births / year
on average
86
United States
There have been 58 363 births of Abby since 1 880 (average of 426 / year). There were 653 named Abby born in 2 018. It's the year 2 003 which saw the most births of babies with this name. #15902
births
since 1 880
58 363
births
in 2 018
653
was the peak year
of births
2 003
births / year
on average
426
Etymology, origin and meaning of name Abby
Of Hebrew origin, Abby is the contraction of the first name Abigael, meaning "my joy comes from God". In the biblical story, Abigail was the wife of Nabal and lived in Karmet in the kingdom of Jua where she met King David. The latter, bewitched by her qualities, decided to marry her after Nabal's death.
The variants of the first name Abby are Abigael, Aby, Habi, Habby, Abbes or Abes.
When do we celebrate Saint Abby? What day ?
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Personalities of the Abby
Independent and charismatic, Abby is a resourceful woman. Thanks to a great capacity for self-control, she easily takes a step back from life and others and makes it a point of honor to achieve her goals. A bit lonely, she likes to explore, travel and go in search of new places to discover despite a busy schedule. Abby is a pleasant person to live and work with because of her great generosity and the loyalty she shows. Faced with the ups and downs of life, Abby counts on those close to her to provide her with the support she needs, even if she very often appreciates a bit of solitude.
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