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Scottish/Latin · Girl name

Annabelle

“lovable”

About the name Annabelle

Annabelle is a variant of Annabel, a name recorded in Scotland from the Middle Ages. Annabel is usually explained as a form of Amabel, from Latin amabilis, ‘lovable’, although it was later understood as Anna combined with French belle, ‘beautiful’. Annabella Drummond was queen of Scotland as the wife of Robert III. Edgar Allan Poe’s poem Annabel Lee brought the related spelling to wider attention.

Meaning
lovable
Origin
Scottish/Latin
Gender
Girl
Pronunciation
AN-na-bell(3 syl.)

Variants and spellings

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Middle names for Annabelle

  • Annabelle Rose
  • Annabelle Claire
  • Annabelle May
  • Annabelle Lynn
  • Annabelle Jane

Questions about Annabelle

What does Annabelle mean?
Annabelle is a Scottish name meaning "lovable".
How do you pronounce Annabelle?
Annabelle is pronounced AN-na-bell, with emphasis on the first syllable.
What are variants of Annabelle?
Variants of Annabelle include Annabel, Annabella.

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