Anabelle is the less popular version of Annabelle. It originates from Medieval times as a form of Amabilis. French families chose this spelling as it resembles a combination of Anna and Belle. As of 2021, Anabelle is a top 3,300 option in America.
Meaning of the name Anabelle:
Latin: lovable
English: lovable
French: beautiful
Hebrew: grace, favor
Origin of the name Anabelle:
Anabelle is a spelling variation of the baby name Annabel. Annabel was a form of Amabel, using Belle and Anna instead. Amabel is the feminine version of Amabilis, an ancient Latin baby name. Belle, on the other hand, translates as “beautiful” in France. Anna is a form of Channah, as seen in the Bible.
Symbolism of the name Anabelle:
Anabelle has several meanings. In France, it is a combination of Anna and Belle. Belle translates to “beautiful” in French, and Anna means “grace” or “favor” in Hebrew. Anabelle also comes from the ancient Medieval name Amabilis, which translates to “lovable.”
Style of the name Anabelle:
Traditional
Gender of the name Anabelle:
Anabelle is a wholesome name for girls.
Pronunciation of the name Anabelle:
AN-uh-behl
Number of syllables in the name Anabelle:
Three
Emotion evoked from the name Anabelle:
Anabelle is a youthful and noble baby name. It is wholesome and kind.
Alternative spellings for the name Anabelle:
Nicknames for the name Anabelle:
Popularity of the name Anabelle:
Anabelle was first a top 1,000 baby name on the Social Security Popularity Index in 2005 at rank 891. It remained on the list until 2017 when it was number 971. Anabelle is now a top 3,300 option. It is number 3,282 for girls.
Related names for the name Anabelle:
Great middle names for Anabelle and their meanings:
- Fiona (fair, pale)
- Juliet (youthful, Jove's child, downy-haired)
- Naomi (beautiful, pleasantness, gentle)
- Rosalie (rose, beautiful rose)
- Sophia (wisdom, divine wisdom)
- Verity (truth)
- Nora (light)
- Marina (from the sea)
Famous people with the name Anabelle:
- Anabelle Langlois (pair skater)
- Anabelle Acosta (actress, “Kill Chain”)
- Anabelle Rodriguez (Supreme Court justice)
- Anabelle Smith (Olympic diver)
- Anabelle Prawerman (Olympic beach volleyball player)