Find out how popular the first name Abigaelle has been for the last 18 years (from 2006 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Abigaelle by gender

Based on the last 18 years of data, Abigaelle is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 39 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Abigaelle.

The history of the first name Abigaelle

The name Abigaelle is a French feminine given name derived from the Hebrew name Avigail. It is a combination of the Hebrew words "av" meaning "father" and "gil" meaning "rejoice" or "joy." Together, the name can be interpreted as "a father's joy" or "the joy of the father."

Abigail, the original Hebrew form, first appeared in the Bible, where it was borne by Abigail, the wife of Nabal and later of David. Her story is recounted in the First Book of Samuel, where she is described as being intelligent and beautiful. The name gained popularity among Christians due to its Biblical origins.

The spelling variation Abigaelle emerged in France during the Middle Ages, likely influenced by the French language's tendency to add vowels to certain names. This spelling became more common in France and other French-speaking regions during the Renaissance period.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Abigaelle can be found in the 14th century, when it was borne by Abigaelle de Brie, a French noblewoman and lady-in-waiting to Queen Isabeau of Bavaria. Another notable historical figure was Abigaelle de Courtenay, a 13th-century French noblewoman and heiress to the Lordship of Courtenay.

In the 17th century, Abigaelle de Bourbon was a French princess and daughter of Henri IV of France. Abigaelle de Maintenon, born in 1635, was the second wife of Louis XIV of France and served as his principal uncrowned queen.

During the 19th century, Abigaelle de La Rochefoucauld was a French writer and socialite who hosted a prominent literary salon in Paris. Abigaelle Gaudière, born in 1866, was a French actress and opera singer who performed in various Parisian theaters.

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