Abigail

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The name of the third wife of King David in the Old Testament who referred to herself as David's "handmaid" which paved the way for its use in literature for a lady's servant. The name has steadily climbed in popularity since the 1940s, breaking into the top 100 in 1989. First lady and wife of former president John Adams is a namesake. Known today as the pen name for advice columnist Abigail Van Buren. , God Is Joy


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Girls Ranked #7 in 2010
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Hebrew
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Unisex
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Flowers, Plants & Trees
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Abigail Breslin (actress)
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