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Abby or Abbie is a given name, most often a shortened form of Abigail and Albert.

Abby
Pronunciation/ˈæbi/
GenderUnisex (mostly female)
Language(s)English
Origin
Language(s)English, Hebrew, Germanic
Word/nameHistorically a nickname for Abigail or Albert
Meaning"My father is joyful" (Hebrew)
"Noble" and "Bright" (Germanic)
Region of originEnglish-speaking world
Other names
Variant form(s)
Related namesAbigail, Albert, Abbott, Abbot, Abraham, Abner, Aby, Abey, Abi, Abie, Gobnait (Irish), Abaigeal (Irish), Ailbhe (Irish)

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