Abigail (ab-i-gayl) is a masculine name that is used in the English and German languages. Abigail is also a Biblical name. Abigail is derived from the Hebrew name Avigayil which means "my father is joy".
Variants: Abigale, Abigayle, Abegail, Abegale, Abegayle
Diminutives: Abby, Abbey, Abbi, Abbie, Gail, Gayle, Gale, Gayla, Gaila