Abbye

Diminutive of Abigail

"my father is joyful"

Abbye Origin and Meaning

The name Abbye is a girl's name.

Abbye is a feminine name representing a variant spelling of Abby, itself a diminutive of Abigail. The Hebrew name Abigail means 'my father rejoices' or 'source of joy.' The distinctive spelling with the final 'e' emerged in the mid-20th century as parents sought more unique versions of popular nicknames. Abbye creates a more complete-looking given name while maintaining the friendly, approachable quality of Abby. Though never reaching mainstream popularity, this spelling variation has maintained steady if limited usage over recent decades. The name carries the warm, biblical associations of Abigail combined with a more contemporary styling, appealing to parents seeking a familiar name with an unusual twist.