Abbi

Abbi is an English feminine name functioning as a variant spelling of Abby, itself a short form of Abigail. Abigail derives from the Hebrew name Avigayil, composed of the elements av, meaning father, and gil, meaning rejoicing, giving the overall sense of my father is joy. The name was borne in the Old Testament by the wife of King David, praised for her wisdom and beauty. Related forms include Abby, Abbie, and the full form Abigail.