Find out how popular the first name Abbagale has been for the last 19 years (from 1997 to 2015) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Abbagale by gender

Based on the last 19 years of data, Abbagale is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2015, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Abbagale.

The history of the first name Abbagale

Abbagale is a feminine given name of English origin, derived from the Hebrew name Abigail, meaning "father's joy" or "source of joy." The name Abigail can be traced back to the Hebrew Bible, where it is mentioned as the name of a wise and beautiful woman who became the wife of King David.

The name Abbagale is a more modern variation of Abigail, with the addition of the suffix "-gale," which may have been influenced by other names ending in "-gale," such as Abigale or Abbygail. This variation emerged in the late 20th century and has been gaining popularity in recent decades.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Abbagale can be found in historical records from the late 16th century, where it was used as a variant spelling of Abigail. However, it was not until the late 20th century that the name Abbagale gained widespread recognition and usage.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals bearing the name Abbagale or its variants. One of the earliest recorded examples is Abbagale Barlowe, an English writer and translator who lived in the late 16th century. Another notable figure is Abbagale Shelley, an English poet and novelist who was the wife of the famous Romantic poet Percy Bysshe Shelley (1792-1822).

In the 19th century, Abbagale Morse (1805-1890) was an American educator and advocate for women's rights, known for her work in promoting education for women. Abbagale Sinclair (1838-1912) was a Scottish novelist and playwright who wrote under the pen name "Lady Ardwall."

More recently, Abbagale Breslin (born in 1996) is an American actress best known for her roles in films such as "Little Miss Sunshine" and "Zombieland." She received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress at the age of 10, making her one of the youngest nominees in the category's history.

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