Find out how popular the first name Gabbie has been for the last 24 years (from 2000 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Gabbie by gender

Based on the last 24 years of data, Gabbie is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Gabbie.

The history of the first name Gabbie

The name Gabbie is a diminutive form of the feminine name Gabrielle, which has its roots in the Hebrew name Gabriel, meaning "God is my strength." The name Gabriel is derived from the Hebrew words "geber" meaning "man" and "el" meaning "God." Gabbie is a modern variation of the name, often used as a nickname or shortened form.

The origins of the name Gabriel can be traced back to the Bible, where Gabriel is mentioned as one of the archangels in both the Old and New Testaments. In the Book of Daniel, Gabriel is depicted as interpreting a vision for the prophet. In the New Testament, Gabriel is the angel who announces the birth of Jesus to Mary.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Gabriel can be found in the Babylonian Talmud, a central text of Rabbinic Judaism dating back to the 3rd to 5th centuries CE. In the Talmud, Gabriel is described as one of the seven archangels who stand before God.

Throughout history, there have been several notable figures who bore the name Gabriel or its variations. One of the earliest known individuals was Gabriel Sionita, a 16th-century Maronite scholar and linguist (1577-1648) who contributed to the Paris Polyglot Bible, a multi-lingual edition of the Bible.

Another prominent figure was Gabriel Fauré (1845-1924), a French composer, organist, and teacher whose works had a significant influence on the development of modern French music.

In the realm of literature, Gabriel García Márquez (1927-2014) was a Colombian novelist and journalist who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1982 for his novels and short stories, including the celebrated work "One Hundred Years of Solitude."

The name Gabbie has also been used, though less frequently, throughout history. One notable bearer was Gabbie Hanna (born 1991), an American internet personality, actress, and singer-songwriter known for her vlogs and comedic videos on YouTube.

While the name Gabbie is a more modern variation, its roots in the biblical name Gabriel have given it a rich history and significance across various cultures and religions.

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