Ebby

Ebby is an Anglo-American variant of the name Abby, which is considered a short form of Abigail. The latter has its roots in Ancient Hebrew, specifically in the word 'Avigayil (אֲבִיגָיִל). The translation of the name is "the joy of my father" or, more loosely, "the source of joy."

What does the name Ebby mean?

Ebby is an Anglo-American form of Abby, which in turn is a short form of the name Abigail, derived from the Ancient Hebrew 'Avigayil (אֲבִיגָיִל). The name means "the joy of my father" and can also be interpreted as "the source of joy." Its roots lie in the Ancient Hebrew elements 'āv (אָב) for "father," i (י) for "my," and gil or gjl (גִּיל) for "to rejoice," "to exult," or "to be glad." The boy's name Ebby is also considered a variant of the name Abraham (אַבְרָהָם), which was originally translated as "the exalted father." In a folk etymological interpretation, it could also mean "the father of the multitude" or "the father of nations." The name components consist of áv (אָב) for "the father" and rwm (רום) for "to be high, to be exalted," with the latter being folk etymologically transformed into hamon (הָמוֹן) for "many, the multitude, the plurality" (see Genesis 17:5). Occasionally, Ebby is also seen as a derivation of the Old German name Eberhard, similar to how "Eddy" is derived from Eduard or Edward. Additionally, it can be interpreted as a nickname for the biblical name Ebenezer or as a derivation from Ebba (English for "strong as the flood").

Where does the name Ebby come from?

Ebby has Ancient Hebrew origins and means "the joy of my father." The word components consist of 'av (אָב) for "father" and i (י) for "my" as well as gil (גִּיל) for "to rejoice, to exult, to be glad," derived from Abraham: áv (אָב) for "the father" and rwm (רום) for "to be high, to be exalted" or folk etymologically hamon (הָמוֹן) for "many, the multitude, the plurality." The name is used in American, Anglo-American, and German-speaking regions.

How do you pronounce Ebby?

Ebby is pronounced as 'Eb-bi.'

Popularity

In Germany, Ebby is a rare first name. In 2023, it ranked 5,633rd in the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2010, when it reached 1,573rd place. Over the last ten years, the name has been given about 40 times, placing it 4,401st in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it holds the 4,283rd position.

Nicknames & pet names

Eb / Ebbs

Similar first names

Famous people

• Ebby Thust (boxing promoter, author)