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[Intro]
(Male Host) Abigail, meaning fountain of joy, is yet another name from the
Old Testament. She saved her husband from the wrath of King David and
eventually married David, who had a sister named Abigail as well. Kind of
weird to marry someone with the same name as your sister, but to each his own
I guess.
(Female Host) Abigail was a quite popular name in the American colonial times.
(Male) And today it is one of the most commonly used names in the US, UK, and
Australia.
(Female Host) Probably the most powerful female figure in history bearing the
name is Abigail House. In the War of 1812 she walked from her home in South
Caroline all the way to Norfolk, Virginia, to be by her fiance's side as he
died.
(Male Host) Unfortunately, she got there a day late, and she had to walk home
in mourning.
(Female Host) On a more positive vote, she was the first woman to ever cast
an official vote for a political office.
(Male Host) And during the Civil War she gained the title of The Angel of
Mercy among the Confederate troops, because of her dedication to helping them.
She collected shoes, food, and blankets, delivering them across the south
throughout the war.
(Female Host) Abigail Adams was the first lady to John Adams, and is admired
for her advocacy of women's rights.
(Male Host) Abigail is a cool, old fashioned name adhered with power,
individuality, and class. For more old fashioned names click up top!
(Female Host) Or down here for the randomizer!