Abgail

Abgail appears to be a variant spelling of Abigail, a feminine name with ancient Hebrew origins. The traditional Abigail derives from the elements 'ab' meaning 'father' and 'gil' meaning 'joy,' translating to 'father's joy' or 'source of joy.' This alternate spelling maintains the phonetic pronunciation while offering a distinctive written form. Abigail has biblical significance as the intelligent and beautiful wife of Nabal who later married King David. The name experienced significant popularity rises in English-speaking countries since the 1990s, though the Abgail spelling remains quite uncommon. While the traditional spelling ranks consistently in top name charts, this variant offers parents a way to provide their child with a familiar-sounding name that stands out visually on paper.

Pronounced ab-GALE.

As of October 2026, Abgail ranked #13162 in US births in 2013 SSA, peaked at #12078 in 1997.