Origin:
Hebrew
Sex:Female
Unisex Name?Yes
Meaning:Diminutive of Abigail: Father rejoiced, father’s joy, “my father is joy.” Gives joy. The intelligent, beautiful Abigail was Old Testament King David’s third wife, described as ‘good in discretion and beautiful in form.
Soul Urge:People with the name Abbie have a deep inner desire for a stable, loving family or community, and a need to work with others and to be appreciated.
Expression:People with the name Abbie tend to initiate events, to be leaders rather than followers, with powerful personalities. They tend to be focused on specific goals, experience a wealth of creative new ideas, and have the ability to implement these ideas with efficiency and determination. They tend to be courageous and sometimes aggressive. As unique, creative individuals, they tend to resent authority, and are sometimes stubborn, proud, and impatient.