Christabel

At a Glance: Name: Christabel – Meaning: beautiful Christian – Origin: Middle English (Crist 'Christ' + -bel 'beauty', from Belle) – Gender: primarily used for girls – Pronunciation: KRIS-tuh-bel

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Christabel is a Middle English name that joins Crist, meaning 'Christ,' with -bel, meaning 'beauty' (from Belle). Together they give the meaning 'beautiful Christian.' It has a soft, old-fashioned sound that fits a parent who wants something familiar in its parts but rarely heard.

Meaning & Origin of Christabel

Meaning: Beautiful Christian.

Origin: Middle English (Crist 'Christ' + -bel 'beauty', from Belle).

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Christabel

Phonetic: KRIS-tuh-bel   IPA: /ˈkrɪstəbɛl/

Popularity of Christabel

Christabel has never been common in the U.S. Its highest ranking was #1515 in 1901, when 6 babies were given the name. By 2024 it stood at #8531, with 12 babies, so it is still rarely chosen.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1901–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Christabel mean?

Beautiful Christian. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Christabel)

How do you pronounce Christabel?

Christabel is pronounced KRIS-tuh-bel (IPA: /ˈkrɪstəbɛl/).

Is Christabel a popular name right now?

Christabel peaked at #1515 in 1901 and is ranked #8531 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1901–2024.)

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