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Definition of annabel

annabel

/ˈæn.ə.bɛl/
An · na · bel
Plural:Annabels
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annabel Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A female given name of medieval Scottish and French origin, derived from the Latin for 'lovable' or formed as a combination of Anna and Belle.

Example

"They decided to name their newborn daughter Annabel after her great-grandmother, who was also a fan of Edgar Allan Poe's poetry."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Introduced to Britain via Scotland in the 12th century as a medieval variant of the Old French female name Amabel, which itself derives from the Latin adjective amabilis ('lovable'). Over time, it also became associated with a blend of the names Anna and Belle.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Annabel. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/annabel
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