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Abigail

/ AB-ih-gayl /

feminine

Meaning

My father is joy

Origin

Hebrew

Abigail comes from the Hebrew name 'Avigayil'. In the Old Testament, Abigail was the wife of King David, described as being beautiful, intelligent, and loyal. The name was very popular in the 17th century among Puritans but fell out of style, becoming a term for a lady's maid, before a massive 20th-century comeback.

Personality Distribution

MBTI Profile

Approximate distribution among people named Abigail.

NT AnalystsNF DiplomatsSJ SentinelsSP Explorers

ISFJ

14.8%

ESFJ

12.2%

ISTJ

10.5%

ENFJ

9.1%

ESTJ

8.4%

INFJ

7.6%

INFP

6.3%

ENFP

5.8%

ISFP

4.9%

ESFP

4.2%

INTJ

3.9%

ENTJ

3.5%

INTP

3.1%

ENTP

2.4%

ISTP

2.1%

ESTP

1.3%

Cultural Context

Cultural Notes

Abigail is a 'dependable classic'. It feels more traditional and grounded than many of the shorter, more modern names on this list. It is often associated with wisdom and level-headedness, perhaps due to its biblical namesake's reputation.

Notable People

Famous Bearers

Abigail Adams

Former First Lady of the US and advisor to John Adams (1744–1818)

Abigail Breslin

American actress known for Little Miss Sunshine (b. 1996)

Abigail Spencer

American actress known for Suits and Timeless (b. 1981)

Sibling Names

Goes well with

Boys

Samuel Benjamin Jacob Thomas William

Girls

Hannah Elizabeth Sarah Grace Rebecca