Abby

Female

What does Abby mean?

A diminutive of the name Abigail, meaning "father's joy".

What's the origin of Abby?

English

How is Abby pronounced?

əbi

What does it say about you to have a cat named Abby?

It suggests that you are a fan of classic, timeless names, and that you have a fondness for cats.

Is Abby a good cat name?

Abby has two syllables, which most vets and trainers tend to recommend. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for your kitty to recognize. Abby is a widely adored cat name for obvious reasons. If you like it, go for it!

Abby is found in these categories:

biblical cat names
biblical

Abby originates from Abigail, a righteous woman in the Old Testament.

Popularity

Based on likes, Abby ranks #71 with users of MeowNames.com.

Abby is one of the more common cat names amongst our community. According to our statistics, Abby is considerably more popular than most other cat names.

Popularity: Historical Trend

Abby was, over the past 30 days, the 39th ranked cat name for views on MeowNames.com.

As of November 2024, Abby is a name that's increasing in popularity with new kitten owners. According to our stats, it's more fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a bit of variance in rank for this name. That might suggest its popularity is based on seasonal factors or perhaps pop culture events.

In the past week, Abby was viewed 29 times, and liked 2 times.

Cat names like Abby:

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Meaning: Gracious, merciful, or favored one.

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