The nameAnabelle
Anabelle is a spelling of Annabelle, a girl's name of Scottish origin. In France it was mostly given in the 1970s.
- Girl's name
- Scottish
Meaning
Anabelle is often read as Anne plus belle, but it comes from the Scottish Amabel, from the Latin amabilis, "lovable".
Origin
Scottish, through Annabel.
History
Anabelle peaked in the early 1970s and was given until the 1990s.
Popularity of the name Anabelle
Anabelle in France
Anabelle was most popular in France in the 1970s, with 770 births over the decade, 30% of all recorded babies named Anabelle. Its rise began around 1965, and it peaked in 1973. Half of all babies named Anabelle in France were born before 1987, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 10 births a year on average, against 20 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Anabelle in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Anabelle mean?
Anabelle is often read as Anne plus belle, but it comes from the Scottish Amabel, from the Latin amabilis, "lovable".
What is the origin of the name Anabelle?
Scottish, through Annabel.
Is Anabelle a girl's or a boy's name?
Anabelle is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Anabelle?
Variants and related names of Anabelle include Annabelle.