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Annabel

AN-nah-bel

Letters7
Syllables3
OriginFrench

The Story of Annabel

This name weaves together grace and beauty, a classic charm that feels both familiar and delightfully fresh for your daughter.

Annabel is a name that gracefully combines the Hebrew 'Anna,' meaning 'grace,' with the French 'Belle,' meaning 'beautiful.' Originating from Scotland and Ireland, it gained popularity as a variant of Amabel and became established in English-speaking countries, cherished for its lyrical flow and elegant meaning.

Saying 'Annabel' aloud feels like a gentle sigh of contentment, a perfect blend of elegance and warmth. It’s a name that speaks to the quiet grace and inherent beauty you already see in your daughter. When you write 'Annabel' on her first baby book, it feels like inscribing a promise of kindness and loveliness.

What It Means

A combination of Anna (Hebrew, meaning 'grace') and Belle (French, meaning 'beautiful').

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Famous Namesakes

  • Annabel Langbein

    New Zealand celebrity cook, food writer and publisher

  • Annabel Chong

    Singaporean-American former pornographic actress

Personality Traits

GracefulElegantKindIntelligent

Spelling Variations

Peak Year

#716 in 2014

Total Births

14,880

First Recorded

1880

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