Guest Author - Michele Sellman

Abigail is a female name that can be traced back to a Hebrew name meaning "her father's joy."

Spelling variations:
Abagail, Abagael, Abbigail, Abbegail, Abbegale, Abbigayle, Abegail, Abigale, Abigayl, Abigayle, Abaigael, Abbygail,

Nicknames:
Abby, Abbi, Abbee, Abbey, Abbye, Gayle, Gail, Gale, Abba, Abbs, Aby, Abi

Famous Abigails:
Abigail Adams (former First Lady)
Abigail Breslin (actress)
Abigail Fillmore (fomer First Lady)
Abigail Folger (coffee heiress)
Abigail Johnson (businesswoman)
Abigail Pietersen (figure skater)