Abby Pet Name
Abby is a popular pet name, especially for dogs. Find out what Abby means, how popular it is, which pets and breeds commonly have the name, and discover similar names.
Abby at a glance
How popular is Abby as a pet name?
Abby is one of the more commonly used pet name in our database.
#59
Dog Name
#98
Cat Name
2,035
Pet Records
Abby pet name popularity over time
Is Abby a boy or girl pet name?
Based on the pet records in our database:
Abby is more commonly used for female pets, but it may also be used for both.
Is Abby more popular for dogs or cats?
Which dog breeds are commonly named Abby?
Based on the available breed data, Abby appears among:
What does the name Abby mean?
Abby means "Father's joy" and comes from Hebrew (Hebrew).
The name is associated with classic, human, friendly, which makes it a popular choice for pets.
Abby nicknames
Abby as a human name
Abby is also used as a human name. Ranked #475 for girls in the US (SSA 2024)
Famous pets named Abby
Name insights for Abby
Where does our pet-name data come from?
PetNamesGenerator's popularity information is based on publicly available pet datasets and other documented sources.
Data coverage
2005 — 2026
Pet records analyzed
2,035
Last updated
2026-09-16