Abbey

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Abbey has different meanings, such as 'my father rejoices' (Hebrew), 'father-like' (Latin), and 'joy of the father' (Abigail).
Pronunciation
A-bee
AB-ee
Popularity
Abbey is not as common as it used to be, and it's not ranked among the top 1000 names in the US. It was more popular in the 1990s, when it ranked at number 329.

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Abbey Name meanings & History

The name Abbey has a Hebrew origin, but it's also derived from the Latin word 'Abbas' meaning 'father'. It is also used as a short form of the name Abigail in some cases. The name Abbey has different meanings, such as 'my father rejoices' (Hebrew), 'father-like' (Latin), and 'joy of the father' (Abigail). Diminutive of Abigail. Abbey is often used as a nickname or a short form for longer names. It can be used for both boys and girls, but it's more commonly used for females.

Zodiac Sign of Abbey: Action Aries

Synonyms of Abbey:

A: Assertive,Angry,Action,Ambitious,Argumentative,Aggressive

B: Bountiful,Beauty,Brains,Bashful

E: Enlighten,Expressive,Enliven,Entertain,Exaggerate,Environment

Y: Youth-giving,Yin/Yang,Yen/money

Abbey is:

  • a Informal name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Simple name
  • a Wholesome name
  • a Youthful name

Famous People

Famous people with the name Abbey include Abbey Lincoln (American jazz singer), Abbey Clancy (British model and television presenter), and Abbey Lee Kershaw (Australian model and actress).

2.) Abbey (Female)

Usage: Hebrew

Meanings: (Hebrew) a familiar form of Abigail.

Other Forms: Aabbee, Abbe, Abbea, Abbee, Abbeigh, Abbye, Abea, Abee, Abeey, Abey, Abi, Abia, Abie, Aby


3.) Abbey (Male)

Usage: Hebrew

Meanings: (Hebrew) spiritual

Other Forms: Abbie, Abie


4.) ABBEY (Female)

Usage: Irish

Meanings: A short form of Abigail (father of exaltation), Abbey is also bestowed as an independent given name. See ABIGAIL. Var: Abbie. (AB-BEE)


5.) ABBEY (Female)

Usage: American

Meanings: A short form of Abigail (father of exaltation). See ABIGAIL (English Names). Var: Abbie. (AB-BEE)


6.) Abbey (Male)

Usage: Hebrew

Meanings: (Hebrew) a familiar form of Abe.

Other Forms: Abbee, Abbi, Abbie, Abby, Abee, Abey, Abi, Aby


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