Abby
Meaning of Abby
Abby is a popular and timeless name for baby girls. It is pronounced as AB-ee (/ˈæbi/) in both American English and British English. The name Abby is a variation of the name Abigail, which adds to its versatility. In the United States, Abby has consistently been a favorite choice for parents over the years. It has ranked among the top 600 names since at least 1880, reaching its peak popularity in the early 2000s when it was ranked within the top 300. While its ranking has slightly decreased in recent years, Abby remains a beloved and enduring choice for parents looking for a sweet and classic name for their daughter.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as AB-ee (/ˈæbi/)
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Notable People Named Abby
| Abby Wambach - Mary Abigail Wambach is a retired American soccer player, coach, and member of the National Soccer Hall of Fame, known for being the highest all-time goal scorer for the U.S. women's national soccer team. |
| Abby Aldrich Rockefeller - Abigail Greene Aldrich Rockefeller was a prominent American socialite and philanthropist, known for her role in establishing the Museum of Modern Art and as the mother of Vice President Nelson Rockefeller. |
| Abby Lee Miller - Abigale "Abby Lee" Miller is a renowned American dance choreographer and instructor, known for founding the Abby Lee Dance Company and her appearance on the reality TV show Dance Moms. |
| Abby Johnson is a controversial American anti-abortion activist who gained attention for her resignation from Planned Parenthood and her account of witnessing an abortion on ultrasound. |
| Abby Dahlkemper - Abigail Lynn Dahlkemper is a professional soccer player for San Diego Wave FC and the United States national team. |
| Abby and Brittany Hensel - Abigail and Brittany Hensel are American conjoined twins who have achieved remarkable coordination and independence in their daily activities. |
| Abby Huntsman - Abigail Haight Huntsman is an American journalist and television personality known for her work on MSNBC, NBC News, Fox News Channel, and as a co-host of The View. |
| Abby Lea Finkenauer is a former U.S. representative from Iowa's 1st congressional district and a member of the Democratic Party. |
| Abby Howard - Abigail Howard is an American webcomic creator and video game developer known for her work at Black Tabby Games and her popular comics Junior Scientist Power Hour, The Last Halloween, and The Crossroads At Midnight. |
| Abby Roque is an American ice hockey forward and the first indigenous person to play for the United States women's national ice hockey team, making her Olympic debut in 2022. |
| Abby Fisher Leavitt was a prominent American social reformer and leader in the Ohio Women's Crusade and the Women's Christian Temperance Union. |
| Abby Elliott - Abigail Elliott is an American actress, comedian, and impressionist, best known for her time on Saturday Night Live and her roles in various comedy series. |
| Abby Dalton, born Gladys Marlene Wasden, was a well-known American actress, recognized for her roles in popular television shows such as Hennesey, The Joey Bishop Show, and Falcon Crest. |
| Abner E. "Abby" Singer was a renowned American production manager and assistant director in the film industry, known for the "Abby Singer" phrase used to describe the second-to-last shot of the day. |
| Abby Ajayi is a British television screenwriter known for her work on popular TV shows. |
