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Anabelle

Girl name · 25 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Anabelle: 25 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 5 births in 2011.

Anabelle is a charming variant of Annabel, a name with deep Scottish roots. It likely derives from the Latin "amabilis," meaning "lovable," or blends the Hebrew "Anna" (grace) with the French "belle" (beautiful). Notable bearers include British tennis player Annabel Croft and the ethereal heroine of Edgar Allan Poe's haunting poem "Annabel Lee." While no major places share the exact name, its melodic sound has made it a perennial favourite in Scotland, offering a slightly French-influenced spelling of a classic.

Girl 6 of 52 years

Peak year
20115 babies
Latest (2015)
#6534 babies
Total births
25since 2010
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2011 · 5
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).