Gabby

Italian and Spanish, feminine variation of Gabriel

"God is my strength"

Gabby Origin and Meaning

The name Gabby is a girl's name.

Gabby is a feminine name that functions both as a standalone name and as a familiar diminutive for Gabrielle, Gabriella, or Abigail. Derived ultimately from the Hebrew name Gabriel, meaning 'God is my strength,' Gabby projects a friendly, approachable personality. The name rose in popularity during the late 20th century as parents increasingly chose casual-sounding names as official given names. Gabby carries a cheerful, energetic quality that often matches its meaning in slang as someone who is talkative. In sports contexts, the name gained visibility through notable athletes like Olympic gymnast Gabby Douglas. While maintaining its casual charm, Gabby offers versatility as its bearer can always opt for a more formal version in professional settings.

Famous People Named Gabby

• Gabrielle Christina Victoria "Gabby" Douglas American Olympic gymnast
• Gabrielle Dee "Gabby" Giffords former U.S. Congresswoman from Arizona
• Gabourey "Gabby" Sidibe American actress
• Gabrielle Nicole "Gabby" Logan Welsh gymnast and TV presenter
• Gabrielle "Gabby" Adcock English badminton player
• Gabby Campbell daughter of actor Larry Joe Campbell

The name Gabby in Pop Culture

• Gabrielle "Gabby" Vaughn character in "Red"
• Gabriella "Gabby" Sharpe character on British soap "Hollyoaks"
• Gabrielle Bernice "Gabby" Thomas character on British soap "Emmerdale"
• Gabriela "Gabby" Dawson character on TV's "Chigaco Fire"
• Gabby character on animated series "Pet Alien"