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Abby Pet Name

Abby is a popular dogs name, meaning "Father's joy" and originating from Hebrew (Semitic), most often given to female pets, with a classic, human, timeless style, ranked #59 among dog names and ranked #98 among cat names, across 2,035 pet records in our database.

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Abby at a glance

MeaningFather's joy
OriginHebrew
LanguageSemitic
StyleClassic, human, timeless
Length4 letters
Syllables2
GenderMostly female
PetsDogs

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

2005200620072008200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Is Abby a boy or girl pet name?

Based on the pet records in our database:

Female99%
Male1%

Abby is more commonly used for female pets, but it may also be used for both.

Is Abby more popular for dogs or cats?

Dogs43%
Cats7%
Other50%

Which dog breeds are commonly named Abby?

Based on the available breed data, Abby appears among:

Labrador Retriever (76)Yorkshire Terrier (43)Golden Retriever (40)Shih Tzu (36)Chihuahua (32)GER SHEPHERD (13)LAB MIX (12)LABRADOR RETRIEVER (11)
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What does the name Abby mean?

Abby means "Father's joy" and comes from Hebrew (Semitic).

The name is associated with classic, human, timeless, which makes it a popular choice for pets.

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What kind of pet name is Abby?

Abby fits these categories:

Abby as a human name

Abby is also used as a human name. Ranked #26 for girls in the US (SSA 2022)

Name insights for Abby

Dogs
Cats
joyful
golden retriever: Golden Retrievers are friendly and joyful, matching the meaning of the name.

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

2026-09-18

Allegheny County Dog Licenses: 188 recordsAustin Animal Center: 6 recordsNYC Dog Licensing: 1,013 recordsSeattle Pet Licenses: 52 recordsToronto Licensed Pets: 776 records
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