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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Lovable (true root); popularly read as 'beautiful Anna'
- Origin
- Latin (variant of Annabel, via Amabel)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- AN-uh-bel
Annabelle is a girl's name rooted in Latin, arriving as a variant of Annabel by way of Amabel. Its true root means 'lovable' — not, as many assume, a combination of 'Anna' and 'belle' meaning 'beautiful Anna' (that's a folk etymology, not the actual derivation). Pronounced AN-uh-bel, it carries a romantic, storybook, vintage feel for parents drawn to names with old-world charm.
Meaning & Origin of Annabelle
Meaning: Lovable (true root); popularly read as 'beautiful Anna'.
Origin: Latin (variant of Annabel, via Amabel).
A common claim: Annabelle combines 'Anna' and 'belle', meaning 'beautiful Anna' Actually: Wiktionary traces Annabelle to Latin amabilis ('lovable') via Amabel, not literally 'Anna' plus 'beautiful.'
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Annabelle
AN-uh-belIPA /ˈænəbɛl/
Popularity of Annabelle
Annabelle peaked at #57 in 2014 with 4,363 babies given the name, and by 2024 had settled to #349 with 891 — a steady step back from its high point over the past decade.
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FAQ
What does the name Annabelle mean?
Lovable (true root); popularly read as ‘beautiful Anna’. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Annabelle?
Annabelle is pronounced AN-uh-bel (IPA: /ˈænəbɛl/).
Is Annabelle a popular name right now?
Annabelle peaked at #57 in 2014 and is ranked #349 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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