Gaby

The first name Gaby is a short form and pet form of Gabriele, a feminine variant of the biblical name Gabriel, which has its origin in the ancient Hebrew Gavri'el (גַבְרִיאֵל). Translated into German, the name means 'the woman of God' or 'God is my hero.'

What does the name Gaby mean?

Gaby is a girl's name that is considered a short and pet form of Gabriele, a feminine version of the biblical Gabriel, derived from Gavri'el (גַבְרִיאֵל). The German translation is 'the woman of God' or 'God is my hero.' The meaning is based on the ancient Hebrew terms gever (גֶּבֶר), which means '(strong) man,' 'hero,' or 'masculinity,' and el (אֵל), which means 'God.' In German-speaking countries, Gaby is mainly used for girls, while the name also appears for boys in other regions. In the Old Testament, Gabriel is an archangel who announces to Mary the forthcoming birth of Jesus. Other variants of the name include Gabi, Gabby, Gabriela, Gabriella, Gabrielle, Gabrielly, Gabriellah, Gavrila, and Gabrijela. In Germany, the name Gaby has been given less frequently in recent years.

Where does the name Gaby come from?

The origin of the name Gaby lies in ancient Hebrew and means 'God is my hero.' The components of the word consist of gever (גֶּבֶר), which means '(strong) man,' 'hero,' or 'masculinity,' and el (אֵל), which stands for 'God.' The name is widespread in the languages of German, English, French, and Spanish.

How do you pronounce Gaby?

The sound and pronunciation of Gaby is typically rendered as 'Ga-by' [ˈɡaːbi]. The structure resembles that of Gabi, but appears more modern due to the spelling. The gentle ending of the name conveys a youthful freshness. Gaby sounds relaxed and approachable – clear, friendly, and characterized by timeless lightness.

When is the name day of Gaby?

Gaby celebrates her name day on March 24 and September 29.

Popularity

In Germany, Gaby is a common first name. In 2023, it ranked 3,880th on the list of the most popular female baby names. The best ranking for the name was in 2008, at 1,636th place. Over the last ten years, Gaby has been chosen as a first name about 40 times, placing it 4,320th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 5,037th.

Nicknames & pet names

Gabel / Gabilette / Gabrielchen / Gabs / Gabushka / Gabypsilon / Gobi / Gäbu / Naby / Wüstegabi

Famous people

• Anna Marie Gaby Wooldridge (American jazz musician)
• Gaby Albrecht (singer from Germany)
• Gaby Amarantos (singer from Brazil)
• Gaby Berger (German singer)
• Gaby Bußmann (German athlete)
• Gaby Canizales (American boxer)
• Gaby Casadesus (French pianist)
• Gaby Casanova (Swiss curler)
• Gaby Dela Merced (Filipino race car driver)
• Gaby Dellal (English film director)
• Gaby Deslys (actress)
• Gaby Dohm (actress)
• Gaby Espino (actress from Venezuela)
• Gaby Fuchs (Austrian actress)
• Gaby Gasser (Swiss actress)
• Gaby Glockner (TKKG (film))
• Gaby Hauptmann (German writer)
• Gaby Herbstein (photographer from Argentina)
• Gaby Jallo (Syrian footballer)
• Gaby Jouval (Swiss designer)