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Abagail

Gender: Feminine
Language: English

Etymology:
Abagail is a modern, alternate form of Abigail, the modern English form of a Hebrew name. Originally it meant “Father Rejoices.”

History:
At the end of the 20th century, the name Abigail once again became very popular, spawning various alternate spellings, one of which was Abagail.
Please see Abigail for more information.

Pronunciation: AB-ah-gale.

Diminutives: Abbey, Abbie, Abby, Gail, Gaila, Gaile, Gale, Gayla, Gayle.


Popularity:
Percentage from the 1990 U.S. Census:
less than 0.001 % named Abagail

Popularity of Abagail:
Popularity (for newborns):
In the United States...
1900-1990: N/A
1998: N/A
1999: 991st most popular.
2000: 958th most popular.
2001: 929th most popular.
2002: 885th most popular.
2003: 887th most popular.

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