gabby

Gabby is a diminutive form of Gabrielle or Gabriel that is commonly used as a given name or nickname. It can be used on its own as a feminine given name in English-speaking countries and, less commonly, as a masculine nickname. The name derives from the Hebrew Gavri'el, meaning “God is my strength.”

Variants of Gabby include Gab, Gabbi, Gabbie, Gabie, and Gab. While traditionally associated with females, Gabby is sometimes used as a unisex nickname for either Gabrielle or Gabriel. The form has been especially common in the United States and other English-speaking regions, often used informally or affectionately rather than as a formal legal name.

Notable people commonly associated with the nickname Gabby include:

- Gabby Douglas, American artistic gymnast and Olympic champion.

- Gabby Sidibe, American actress known for her role in Precious.

- Gabby Giffords, American politician and former U.S. representative.

- Gabby Barrett, American country singer-songwriter.

- Gabby Hayes, American actor known for Westerns.

- Gabby Logan, Welsh-born television presenter.

- Gabby Petito, American travel blogger whose disappearance in 2021 drew extensive media attention.

- Gabby Williams, American professional basketball player.

In fiction, the nickname is used for characters such as Gabrielle Solis, who is sometimes referred to as Gabby in Desperate Housewives, reflecting its common use as a familiar form of Gabrielle.

As an adjective, gabby means talkative or loquacious, used to describe someone who tends to chatter. The term can carry affectionate or neutral connotations depending on context.