Abbey
The name Abbey is a diminutive of the name Abigail which means ‘father's rejoicing’. An English name, the meaning of Abbey is ‘nunnery’. It is first recorded in the 13th century as meaning ‘a religious monastery or convent devoted to celibacy and headed by an abbot or abbess’. The name stems from the Anglo-French word ‘abbeie’, which has roots in the Old French word ‘abaïe’, which, in turn, is derived from the Late Latin word ‘abbatia’ of the same meaning. In Hebrew, the name Abby is ‘Avigail’, which means ‘father of exaltation’ or ‘my father’s joy’. Some variants of the name Abbey are Abby or Abbie. Some nicknames for the name include Abs, Abie, and Abbie. Well-known personalities with this name include Abbey Lincoln, a vocalist musician.
Gender
Girl
Origin
English word name or short form of Abigail
Numerology
A is for agreeable, the best side of you!
B is for buoy, you encourage those you see.
B is for buddy, everyone is your pal.
E is for extra, those little things you do!
Y is for youthful, your eternal look.
Lucky
Abbey lucky number is 8.
8 is all about abundance. Within numerology, this number is linked to material wealth and financial success. Ambitious and goal-oriented, 8 can effortlessly assume leadership positions through its natural magnetism. 8 applies big-picture thinking to broaden its scope, racing up the top of any ladder to reach extraordinary heights.
Famous People Named Abbey
- Abigail Powers Fillmore U.S. First Lady as wife of President Millard Fillmore
- Abigail Van Buren pen name of Pauline and Jeanne Phillips, American advice columnists of "Dear Abby"
- Abigail Kathleen Breslin American actress
- Abigail Savage American actress
- Abigail Rich American model and actress
Abbey in Pop Culture
- Abigail Sarah "Abby" Maitland character on British TV series "Primeval"
- Abby the Cow character on animated series, Back at the Barnyard
- Abby Newman main character on TV series "Abby"
- Abby Newman character on American soap opera The Young and the Restless
- Abigail "Abby" Deveraux character on American soap opera "Days of our Lives"
