Annabel - girls name

Annabel name popularity, meaning and origin

Name Popularity: 95%

Annabel name meaning:

The name Annabel is of English origin and is derived from the name Amabel, which means "lovable" or "loving." It is a combination of the elements "am" meaning "love" and "belle" meaning "beautiful." Therefore, the name Annabel can be interpreted as "lovable beauty" or "loving and beautiful."

People named Annabel are often known for their warmth, kindness, and caring nature. They have a natural ability to make others feel loved and appreciated. Annabels are usually sociable and enjoy building strong relationships with family and friends. They possess a captivating charm and often have a magnetic presence that draws others towards them.

Furthermore, Annabels tend to be creative and imaginative individuals. They have a deep appreciation for beauty and aesthetics, which is reflected in their sense of style and artistic endeavors. Their ability to express love and create beauty makes them truly special individuals, making the name Annabel a fitting representation of their character and personality.

Origin: English

Variant of the Latin Amabel. Edgar Allan Poe's poem 'Annahel Lee' made the form Annabel popular throughout the English-speaking world in the 19th century. The form Annabelle became popular in the mid-2Oth century.

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Statistics

Overall UK ranking: 287 out of 5581

165 recorded births last year

Change in rank

  • 10yrs

    -167
  • 5yrs

    -129
  • 1yr

    -5

    Regional popularity

    Ranking for this name in various UK regions

  • Scotland (286)

Historical popularity of Annabel

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