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Abbigail

Girl name · 39 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Abbigail: 39 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 5 births in 1994.

Abbigail arrived in the Scottish register as a less common spelling of the classic Abigail, which itself comes from the Hebrew name Avigail, meaning “my father’s joy” or “father rejoices.” The most famous bearer is Abigail Adams, the influential wife of US President John Adams and an early advocate for women’s rights. More recently, actress Abigail Breslin charmed audiences in films like *Little Miss Sunshine*. While no major places share the name, the biblical Abigail was known for her wisdom and diplomacy. In Scotland, Abbigail remains a rare variant compared to the standard Abigail, which has enjoyed steady popularity since the 1970s, peaking in the 2000s.