Annabell
Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Annabell: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 1974.
Annabell is a graceful variant of the classic Annabel, which blends the Hebrew name Anna, meaning "grace" or "favour," with the Latin "bella" for "beautiful," though some trace it to the Middle English "Amabel," meaning "lovable." The name gained literary renown through Edgar Allan Poe's haunting poem "Annabel Lee," his tribute to a lost love, which has cemented its romantic, melancholic air. In Scotland, Annabell appears as a less common but enduring spelling choice, frequently recorded alongside its alternative Annabella, borne by Annabella Drummond, a 14th-century Queen of Scots. The name also shares a root with several places named Annan in Dumfriesshire, derived from the Gaelic "Annan," meaning "from the stream." A charming note: Annabell has seen a modest resurgence in recent years, often chosen by parents seeking a softer, more elaborate take on the evergreen Anna.
Girl 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19743 babies
- Latest (1974)
- #5083 babies
- Total births
- 3since 1974
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y