The nameAnabel

Anabel is a Spanish form of Annabel.

Meaning

Its origin is debated: Anna with bella, "beautiful", or the old Amabel, from the Latin amabilis, "lovable".

Origin

Spanish.

History

In France it was mostly given in the 1970s.

Popularity of the name Anabel

Anabel in France

1972peak year (50 births)
640babies named Anabel in France since 1900
02550 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Anabel was most popular in France in the 1970s, with 245 births over the decade, 38% of all recorded babies named Anabel. Its rise began around 1959, and it peaked in 1972. Half of all babies named Anabel in France were born before 1979, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Anabel mean?

Its origin is debated: Anna with bella, "beautiful", or the old Amabel, from the Latin amabilis, "lovable".

What is the origin of the name Anabel?

Spanish.

Is Anabel a girl's or a boy's name?

Anabel is a girl's name.