Abbey

Abbey is an eternally youthful sounding name because of it’s short syllables and the way it rolls off the tongue. This is a great choice for parents looking for something particularly girly.

Detailed Meaning

Originally a shortened version of Abigail, Abbey is now a name in its own right. However, it is also an English vocabulary word referring to a series of buildings used by religious orders.

Famous People With This Name

Abbie Cornish is an Australian actress and rapper. Abby Elliott is an American comedian and actress who was on four seasons of “Saturday Night Live.” Abbey Clancy is a British model.

Possible Nicknames

One possible nickname option is Ab, although Abbey in itself can be argued is already a nickname.

Related Names

Abbey can also be spelt: Abbi, Abbie, Abby and Abi. It is also related to the name Abigail.

Stories Featuring This Name

Abbie Carmichael is a character on the long running drama, “Law and Order.” Abby Cadabby is a character on “Sesame Street.” Abby is one of the main characters of the vampire film, “Let Me In.”