Anabel
Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Anabel: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2015.
Anabel is a gracious name often considered a Scottish variant of Annabel, blending the Hebrew Anna (grace) with the Latin bella (beautiful), or directly derived from the Latin amabilis, meaning "lovable." This sweet meaning has made it a long-standing favourite in Scotland and across the English-speaking world. While fewer famous bearers go by Anabel specifically, the name rose to prominence through literary connections—Anabel Lee in Edgar Allan Poe’s haunting poem, though that spelling is slightly different. There are no strong place-name associations, but the name shares roots with many European variants like Annabelle and Anabelle. In Scotland, Anabel has remained a steady, understated classic, never trending sharply but always present—a gentle, timeless choice that feels both familiar and distinctive.
Girl 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20153 babies
- Latest (2015)
- #8063 babies
- Total births
- 3since 2015
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y