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Arabella-Rose

Girl name · 7 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Arabella-Rose: 7 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 4 births in 2024.

Arabella-Rose is a modern, hyphenated pairing that first appeared on Scottish birth records only recently, blending two very different origins. Arabella is a Scottish and English elaboration of Annabel, itself a medieval variant of Amabel, from the Latin *amabilis* meaning “lovable.” Rose comes straight from the Latin *rosa*, the flower, a classic name symbolising love and beauty. The most famous historical Arabella is Lady Arabella Stuart (1575–1615), a Scottish-born noblewoman and a claimant to the English throne, though her life ended in tragedy. Place connections are indirect: the royal Stuart name links to Scotland’s Stewart dynasty, while the Rose is the national flower of England. As a compound name, Arabella-Rose feels distinctly contemporary, offering a lyrical, romantic rhythm that has grown steadily popular among Scottish parents seeking a distinctive yet familiar choice.

Girl 2 of 52 years

Peak year
20244 babies
Latest (2024)
#6384 babies
Total births
7since 2023
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2024 · 4
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).