| Gender | 👩 Girl |
| Pronunciation | 📣 \a(b)-bey\ |
| Number of People | 👶 17,000 |
| Rate in 2021 | 4174 |
| Numerology | 🔢 8 |
| Name origin | 🌍 Hebrew |
Abbey is of Hebrew origin and not only means 'father's joy,' but also 'God is joy.' Over the centuries, Abbey has evolved to become a term synonymous with strength, sacredness, and joy, encapsulating the values and warmth of familial ties and divine happiness.
The name Abbey derives from the Hebrew name Avigail. It's an English feminine given name meaning 'father's joy' or 'divine joy.' In Old English, Abbey meant 'priest's town,' and was a remarkably common term for a monastery or nunnery in England. Apart from its religious connection, Abbey became popular in the Victorian era as a feminine name.
Famous bearers of the name Abbey include British model and television presenter Abbey Clancy and Abbey D'Agostino, an American mid-distance runner. Abbey Road, a studio album by the Beatles, gave a high-profile exposure to the name. The name Abbey is seen as humble yet confident, peaceful, and approachable, with a deep attachment to one's roots. Sociability, charm, and a positive spirit are associated with ladies named Abbey. Over time, this classic name has kept its grace and appeal for many generations and continues to be a beloved choice for baby girls today.
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I know im saying the'same as most other people on here but im called Abbey and i do actually like my name and i like how It's spelt as It's different and pretty :) x
My name is Abbey Jones, short for Abegail Jones. All the boys make fun of my name because they say It'should be ABBY, not Abbey. They're just jealous!!!
it is my favourite name i love it i called my daughter abbey and all my friends love it it is funky , uniqe and stylish
We just named our baby girl Madalyn and her nickname is Maddie. She is such a cuttie!
This is my name and I absolutely love it! I cannot think of myself with a different name; people do often mispronounce it and misspell it, but I like that people always say something about how uncommon it is.
This is my name. My friends have always called me "Cecil" for short, coz teache's always get it wrong and they find that'screamingly funny. It's something you learn to live with.
That's my name and It's short for Abigail, but everyone calls me abs
not a problem with pronouncing problem with spelling however
i love my name, but it really does annoy me when'they forget the 'e'. and always get called abigail, if someones mad at me(as they think this is funny)...i can't beli've anyone else spells it like this-
I'm a major fan. Best spelling of the name by far. :D
My name is Abbey just abbey not Abigail I hate when people call me Abigail cause that's not my name my name is always spelt wrong and it does bug me or I also hate when people call me Abbey EY i don't know y it bugs me but it does
ABBEY IS THE BEST NAME EVER DONT LET THOSE FAKE MEANIES TELL YOU ITS NOT UGH SO CUTEEEEE HONESTLY I LOVE It'sO MUCH PEOPLE DONT EVEN KNOW THEY R irrelevant
my name is spelled abbigale and im proud of It'so beat that'suckers
All roads lead to Abbey Road. What other'spelling of Abbey is even relevant❤️
my name is abbey and it doesn't really bother me when people forget the E. I'mess up other peoples name. i think "abbeys" should just get over it.. haha but yeah, i love my name. i use to hate it but now i think It's super cute. :)
I have a daughter named Abbey (short for Abigail) and although i've said it, wrote it at least 10,000 times it is still as beautiful as the first time I heard it. I am glad we added the 'e' though (big Beatles fan) as I think it adds a little something and looks much prettier.
my daughter is named abbey. It'suits her beautifully she is very pretty,outgoing, kind and fun!everyone says what a pretty name it is. abbey seems to be the most popular spelling in australia so we don't have a problem with the'spelling as it is pretty straight forward.
My names abiyella. its annoyin how people spell it abbie etc, i tink it looks pretty as abbey with an ey :) x
When we found out we were having a boy we knew his name-Xander!! We have gotten nothing but compliments on his name. It'suits his fun personality to a T!!!
Just deciding on my baby's name. I seem to like this name. But still not 100% sure.
hI'my name is ABBEY <3 i really love my name but since then, my friends calls me "abbay"..and i hate when'they calls me "abbey" coz its rally annoying for mE :( the name ABBEY is really CUTE :)) i receive lots of compliments bout my name :))
MY NAME IS ABBEY It's KINDA PRETTY I DONT MEAN TO BE UN MODEST IM 10 3/4 is real nice name My nick names are Abb/Ab Abster/Abbster/Abstar I not a big fan of Abbey Cadabbey tho, I really like Abigail I wish that was my full name but sadly It's not I was going to be named Briley But my sister'stepped in to save the day (Jokes!!) but yea It's a fun name xx Xoxo ❤️❤️ P.s I wish I has more nick names
I saw a baby born called "Abbey" and have always loved this name.
My name's Abbie and I love it! It'sometimes annoys me when people spell my name wrong though! I get loads of conplI'ments for my name<3
I love my name! And its just Abbey as well, and i also hate when people call me Abigail... But my friends like to call me that to get on my nerves. So now I'm used to it. But i definately beli've that Abbey looks much better than Abby or Abbie...
My name is Abbey and i love it! GO THE ABBEY'S LOL
my sisters name is abbey, but lots of time people spell it abby or abbie or somethin like. or sometimes people call her abigail, and were like ummm thats not her name xD
Abbey is my daughter - born 2005. Most people spell it without the "E" and ask her if its short for Abigail❤️ Most items in general do not include the name Abbey - keychains, stickers, pencils, etc..
I really like my name. It's somewhat popular now (not back in 80's really) but that's okay. I hate that everyone spells it Abby or Abbie though. Or they think my real name is Abigail. It's just Abbey!
My name is Abigail but everyone but my parents call me abbey. I'm always so surprised when someone spells my name the right way. I love my name! I don't mind either of them, both are so pretty! :)
My name is Abbey. with a E. everyone gets it wrong and its so annoying. either abbie abby. i like me name,but i dont like it when people ask me to spell it or get it wrong all the time.
MY NAME IS ABBEY AND EVERYONE ALWAYS FORGETS THE E OR SPELLS IT ABBIE ITS SO ANNOYING AND IVE NEVER MET ANYONE THAT SPELLS IT LIKE THAT
Finally I know that I am not the only abbey in the world I know how much angry it causes a abbeys when people spell our name wrong HORRAY I AM NOT ALONE
WELL MY NAME IS ABRAHAM AND I LIKE IT VERY MUCH CAUSE IS n't A COMMON NAME AND NO EVERYBODY HAS THE LUCK TO BE NAMED ABRAHAM " THE FATHER OF MANY "
My name is Abbey. Most people spell it without the e, but that's okay I love my name! Recently I have received so many compliments on it, I never liked it when I was younger.