Annabelle Name Meaning, Origin, Popularity, Girl Names Like Annabelle

Annabelle Name Origin: English
Pronunciation: ann-ah-bell
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Annabelle Name Meaning

Annabelle means “lovable,” but it can also have connotations of “gracious” and “beautiful.” It’s the perfect name for a girl who is sure to grow up to be kind, charming, and lovely in every way.

Origins of the Name Annabelle

The name Annabelle is a variant of the name Amabel, which is derived from the Latin word “amabilis,” meaning “lovable.” It’s a fitting name for a sweet and adorable little girl. The name first appeared in literature in the 14th century in the poem “Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.” In the poem, Annabelle is the wife of King Pellinore and mother of Gawain’s lady love, the fair maiden.

Popularity of the Name Annabelle

Annabelle has been a popular name for girls for many years, but it really took off in the early 20th century. The name reached its peak of popularity in the United States in the 1920s and has remained a consistently popular choice for parents ever since. It’s a classic name that never seems to go out of style.

You may also recognize the name Annabelle from the popular horror movie franchise of the same name. The first Annabelle movie was released in 2014, and it follows the story of a possessed doll named Annabelle. It’s a spooky take on the classic name, but it’s important to remember that the name Annabelle is not inherently creepy – it’s all about the person who bears it.

Final Thoughts on the Name Annabelle

In conclusion, Annabelle is a beautiful and timeless name with a rich history and plenty of meaning behind it. It’s a classic choice that never goes out of style and will always be a lovely name for a sweet and adorable little girl. So, if you are looking for a name that captures all the grace, beauty and love, Annabelle will be a perfect fit for your little angel.

Annabelle Name Popularity

How popular is the name Annabelle? Here’s everything we know.

Year	Rank	# Births	% Births
1910	—	71	0.0202%
1911	—	121	0.0325%
1912	—	164	0.0325%
1913	—	190	0.0335%
1914	—	278	0.0399%
1915	—	393	0.0433%
1916	—	413	0.0428%
1917	—	459	0.0459%
1918	—	434	0.0404%
1919	—	435	0.0415%
1920	—	529	0.0476%
1921	—	602	0.0526%
1922	—	546	0.049%
1923	—	586	0.0523%
1924	—	629	0.0542%
1925	—	539	0.0477%
1926	—	583	0.053%
1927	—	536	0.0484%
1928	—	515	0.0481%
1929	—	436	0.0421%
1930	—	418	0.04%
1931	—	405	0.041%
1932	—	303	0.0307%
1933	—	205	0.022%
1934	—	239	0.0247%
1935	—	190	0.0196%
1936	—	165	0.0171%
1937	—	119	0.0121%
1938	—	166	0.0162%
1939	—	131	0.0129%
1940	—	142	0.0134%
1941	—	93	0.0083%
1942	—	96	0.0076%
1943	—	80	0.0061%
1944	—	84	0.0068%
1945	—	44	0.0036%
1946	—	54	0.0037%
1947	—	59	0.0035%
1948	—	60	0.0038%
1949	—	69	0.0043%
1950	—	28	0.0017%
1951	—	20	0.0012%
1952	—	20	0.0011%
1953	—	15	0.0008%
1954	—	16	0.0009%
1955	—	6	0.0003%
1956	—	16	0.0008%
1957	—	35	0.0018%
1958	—	43	0.0023%
1959	—	30	0.0016%
1960	—	27	0.0014%
1961	—	38	0.002%
1962	—	39	0.0021%
1963	—	23	0.0013%
1964	—	40	0.0023%
1965	—	40	0.0024%
1966	—	40	0.0026%
1967	—	32	0.0021%
1968	—	28	0.0019%
1969	—	55	0.0036%
1970	—	42	0.0026%
1971	—	23	0.0015%
1972	—	29	0.0021%
1973	—	35	0.0027%
1974	—	21	0.0016%
1975	—	25	0.0019%
1976	—	48	0.0037%
1977	—	25	0.0019%
1978	—	19	0.0014%
1979	—	19	0.0013%
1980	—	31	0.0021%
1981	—	27	0.0018%
1982	—	21	0.0014%
1983	—	17	0.0012%
1984	—	20	0.0013%
1985	—	28	0.0018%
1986	—	22	0.0015%
1987	—	21	0.0014%
1988	—	24	0.0015%
1989	—	47	0.0029%
1990	—	39	0.0024%
1991	—	38	0.0023%
1992	—	59	0.0037%
1993	—	48	0.0031%
1994	—	81	0.0053%
1995	—	131	0.0087%
1996	—	163	0.0109%
1997	—	190	0.0128%
1998	—	321	0.0214%
1999	—	492	0.0329%
2000	—	561	0.0367%
2001	—	829	0.055%
2002	—	881	0.0588%
2003	—	1,040	0.0684%
2004	—	1,043	0.0684%
2005	—	1,377	0.0901%
2006	—	1,646	0.1051%
2007	—	1,707	0.1082%
2008	—	1,790	0.1158%
2009	—	2,045	0.1368%
2010	—	2,635	0.1828%
2011	—	2,719	0.1908%
2012	—	3,047	0.2138%
2013	—	3,548	0.2492%
2014	—	4,354	0.2988%
2015	—	3,266	0.2245%
2016	—	2,991	0.2074%
2017	—	2,594	0.1859%
2018	—	1,969	0.1433%
2019	—	1,669	0.1233%
2020	—	1,247	0.098%
2021	—	1,017	0.0832%
2022	—	969	0.0735%
2023	—	894	0.0691%

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What names sound like Annabelle?

If you like how Annabelle sounds, you might also like these names that sound like Annabelle.

Name	Meaning	Origin
Anabelle
Annabell
Annabella	He (God) has favored me	Hebrew

What names are similar to Annabelle?

Find a name that’s like Annabelle, but just a little bit different.

Name	Meaning	Origin
Amabelle	Lovable, amiable	Latin
Anabella
Annaelle	He (God) has favored me	Hebrew
Annelle	He (God) has favored me	Hebrew
Arabelle	Prayerful	Latin

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Siblings of Annabelle

Mamas with kids named Annabelle also have kids with these names.

Name	Meaning	Origin
Georgiana	A feminine form of George, which means “earthworker.”	Latin
Genevieve	Family woman	French
Jude	Praise	English
Emerie	Home strength	German
Cinda	From Mount Kynthos	Greek

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15 Comments

Jessica Oct 20 at 10:19 am

I like this name but the horror doll ruins it.

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Morgan Mar 28 at 7:59 pm

Annabelle sounds very feminine and classy. Like a princess.

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Annabelle Dec 12 at 10:09 pm

I love the name because people shorten it to Annie or Belly. It also means Grace+Beautiful.

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Annabelle Dec 9 at 8:49 am

I love my name it has a great meaning that describes me perfectly.

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Angie Jun 24 at 9:28 am

We wanted a classic name and loved this one!

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Angie Jun 5 at 9:40 am

Love it, it is perfect

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Amber Jun 24 at 10:24 am

I chose Annabelle because as a little girl I always dreamed of having a Annabelle for my daughter name and I finally got my chance ???

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annabelle Mar 20 at 9:50 pm

my name is annabelle i love the meaning

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Celeste Jan 14 at 2:27 pm

This name has stuck with me since my childhood. I knew that when I had my first daughter her name would be Annabelle. I’ve always loved it, I love this particular spelling of her name the most. It is such a sweet name, and it goes so so well with her precious face. She looks like a doll, and I think Annabelle would be such a cute name for a doll, too. Overall, I chose this name because I’ve always loved it and I hope one day she comes to love it too.

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- Annabelle Poole Dec 14 at 2:48 pm
  
  Hi my name is Annabelle I love my name I love the meaning of it and I feel like I am a princess like repunzel I have long straight hair (sometimes my mom turns it curly, turns golden when washed or brushed, and my hair is down to my bellybutton) love to paint and read, I look like a doll and princess, I don’t like people calling me short names, love my blonde beautiful Beautiful sensitive hair don’t it to be cut off, I love my name and how it is spelled, there is some other meanings of my name Annabelle like Young daughter of God and little princess one of my bedtime songs has doll the word the only thing that I don’t like is that Right before I was born there was a movie called Annabelle the creepy doll witch is the opposite of the meaning Annabelle other Than that very good name
  
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A. Nickel Oct 11 at 9:02 pm

My name is Annabelle. I might be a bit biased, but I think it’s a wonderful name. You can shorten it to Bell, Bellie, or Annie ( although I don’t use that one).

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Shelle Apr 1 at 1:32 pm

We named our daughter Annabelle due to my love of Edgar Allen Poe’s poem, we just adjusted the spelling.

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Shannon Aug 20 at 10:47 am

I love classic names and don’t like names that are terribly popular. Annabelle certainly fit our “style”.

I liked that “Annabelle” is a formal name she can use when she’s in a professional setting but that friends and family can call her “Belle” or “Annie“.

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Leah Aug 16 at 11:06 am

Well I couldn’t come up with a name I was looking on the internet and couldn’t find a good name so I kept looking so I saw the name Annabelle Sofia and was like stuck on her name so that’s how I got her name I love it it fits her perfectly she is perfect in everyway

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Jadie Apr 11 at 7:03 pm

My husband and I chose the name Annabelle because it was very feminine and means “lovable beauty”. It is a sweet name that could be shortened to Anna, Bell, or any even Annie. Our younger children always called our daughter, “Bell Bell” until they could fully say her name.

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