Annabel
AN-nah-bel
Annabel is a girl’s name of French origin, meaning “A combination of Anna (Hebrew, meaning 'grace') and Belle (French, meaning 'beautiful').”. It currently ranks #1601 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2014.
What Annabel Means
“A combination of Anna (Hebrew, meaning 'grace') and Belle (French, meaning 'beautiful').”
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.
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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
Peak Year
#716 in 2014
Total Births
14,880
First Recorded
1880
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