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The Name Annabel - Origin and Meaning of Annabel


Gender

Feminine

Origin of the Name Annabel

Latin and Hebrew

Usage of the Name Annabel

English, Scottish, Dutch

Meaning of the Name Annabel

The name Annabel is a variant of Amabel, which is derived from the Latin word "amabilis" meaning "lovable". The spelling of the name was influenced by the name Anna. It may also be used as a combination of Anna and Belle. It has been used in Britain since the 12th century and has seen renewed popularity since the 1940s.

Interesting Facts about Annabel

Annabel Lee (1849) is a lyrical ballad by Edgar Allan Poe.

Famous Bearers

Bearers of the name include Annabel Jankel (born 1955), an English film director; Annabel Lamb (born 1958), an English singer and songwriter; Annabel Mullion (born 1969), an English actress; Annabel Lyon (born 1971), a Canadian short story writer.

Names Related to Annabel

List of names related to Annabel.
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