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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Beautiful Christian
- Origin
- Middle English (Crist 'Christ' + -bel 'beauty', from Belle)
- Gender
- Primarily used for girls
- Pronunciation
- KRIS-tuh-bel
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
KRIS-tuh-belIPA /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.
Names Like Christabel
These names have followed a similar path to Christabel in U.S. popularity over the years.
FAQ
What does the name Christabel mean?
Beautiful Christian. (Source: Wiktionary)
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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