Details for the forename Abigail

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Abigail (female)


Variants:	Gobnait (F)
Diminutive(s):	Gail (F)
Pet Name(s):	Abbey (F) Abbi (F) Abbie (F) Abby (F) Abi (F) Nabby (F)
Derivative(s):	Gael (F) Gale (F) Gayle (F)
Can be spelt:	Abigeal (F)

Source(s):	FreeCEN 1841 Census of Aberdeenshire "Scottish Forenames" - Donald Whyte, FGH, FSG
Notes:	English and Hebrew, from Hebrew "father rejoiced"; OT 1 Samuel 25:20-23. Abigeal is a rare alternative spelling found in the 1841 Census of Aberdeenshire.