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Abi

Girl name · 542 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Abi: 542 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 69 births in 2008.

Abi is most often a short form of Abigail, which comes from the Hebrew name Avigayil, meaning "my father is joy" or "father's joy." In modern usage, Abi stands confidently on its own, especially in Scotland where concise names have gained popularity. The biological and biotechnologist Abi Morgan has brought scientific credibility to the name, while the actress Abi Titmuss became a tabloid fixture in the early 2000s. There is no notable place directly named Abi, but the biblical Abigail shares her root with the town of Abel, meaning "meadow" in Hebrew. Though Abi is often considered a unisex option in other parts of the world, in Scotland it has been given almost exclusively to girls since records began.