The nameAnnabel
Annabel is a girl's name of Scottish origin. In France it was mostly given in the 1970s.
- Girl's name
- Scottish
Meaning
Annabel comes from the Scottish Amabel, from the Latin amabilis, "lovable".
Origin
Scottish. Edgar Allan Poe's last poem, in 1849, is Annabel Lee.
History
Annabel peaked in France in the early 1970s.
Popularity of the name Annabel
Annabel in France
Annabel was most popular in France in the 1970s, with 1,250 births over the decade, 52% of all recorded babies named Annabel. Its rise began around 1966, and it peaked in 1971. Half of all babies named Annabel in France were born before 1975, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
Variants and related names
Annabel in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Annabel mean?
Annabel comes from the Scottish Amabel, from the Latin amabilis, "lovable".
What is the origin of the name Annabel?
Scottish. Edgar Allan Poe's last poem, in 1849, is Annabel Lee.
Is Annabel a girl's or a boy's name?
Annabel is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Annabel?
Variants and related names of Annabel include Arabella.