Annabelle
“Gracious, merciful”
France origin · Unisex name
#340US 2023
915Births / yr
↓Falling
62.6kAll-time births
📅 Since 1880🏆 4 years in top 1000.24% of births at peak
How to pronounce Annabelle
AN·ub·ul
/ˈæn.əb.əl/ · stress on AN · 3 syllables
“Gracious, merciful”
France origin · Unisex name
What does Annabelle mean and where does it come from?
The name Annabelle is a combination of 'Anna' and 'Belle'. 'Anna' derives from Hebrew, meaning 'grace', while 'Belle' is French for 'beautiful'. The name became popular in the English-speaking world during the 18th century. It gained fame through various cultural references, including films and lite
Cultural significance
Annabelle has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in France-speaking communities, where it reflects values of gracious, merciful.
Peak popularity
Reached #57 in 2014 — currently #340 in the US.
What middle names flow best with Annabelle?
Annabelle works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful
Annabelle Grace
Most popular combo · classic
Annabelle Rose
Floral · soft ending
Annabelle Mae
Sweet · timeless
Annabelle Claire
French influence · crisp
Annabelle Jane
Literary · strong
Annabelle Skye
Modern · airy feel
How popular is Annabelle right now?
Declining — down 18 spots — currently #340 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names
The story of Annabelle
Annabelle has been a beloved American name for over 144 years, first appearing in Social Security records in 1880. Its peak popularity was #57 in 2014. A total of 62,605 babies have received this name. The name has grown more popular over time, rising from #585 in 1880 to #340 in 2023. Annabelle is used for both genders: 100% female and 0% male.
Names that peaked alongside Annabelle in 2014:
Annabelle by decade
Annabelle peaked in the 2010s. See all 2010s names →
| Decade | Births | |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 187 | |
| 1890s | 414 | |
| 1900s | 811 | |
| 1910s | 3,390 | |
| 1920s | 5,890 | |
| 1930s | 2,865 | |
| 1940s | 1,325 | |
| 1950s | 585 | |
| 1960s | 615 | |
| 1970s | 562 | |
| 1980s | 579 | |
| 1990s | 2,017 | |
| 2000s | 13,177 | |
| 2010s ★ | 28,887 | |
| 2020s | 1,301 |
What are good nicknames for Annabelle?
ENGLISH
MabelMabellaMabelleMableMaeMayMaybelleMaybelline
FRENCH
Amable
LATE ROMAN
Amabilis
AFRICAN AMERICAN
Quanna
What names sound and feel like Annabelle?
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How is Annabelle written in other languages?
Gender variants of Annabelle
Amable FRENCHAmabilis LATE ROMANQuanna AFRICAN AMERICANAne BASQUEAnne BASQUEAnna BELARUSIANHanna BELARUSIANAnna BIBLICAL GREEKChannah BIBLICAL HEBREWAnna BIBLICAL LATINAnna BIBLICALHannah BIBLICALAnna BRETONAnnick BRETONAna BULGARIANAni BULGARIANAnka BULGARIANAnna BULGARIANAina CATALANAnaïs CATALANAnna CATALANAna CROATIANAnica CROATIANAnita CROATIANAnja CROATIANAnka CROATIANAnkica CROATIANHana CROATIANJana CROATIANNensi CROATIANAneta CZECHAnna CZECHHana CZECHAne DANISHAnika DANISHAnita DANISHAnja DANISHAnna DANISHAnne DANISHAnnelie DANISHAnnelise DANISHAnnette DANISHHanna DANISHHanne DANISHAnika DUTCHAnita DUTCHAnja DUTCHAnke DUTCHAnna DUTCHAnne DUTCHAnneke DUTCHAnnelien DUTCHAnnelies DUTCHAnneliese DUTCHAnnet DUTCHAnnette DUTCHAnnie DUTCHAnnika DUTCHAnouk DUTCHAns DUTCHAntje DUTCHHanna DUTCHHannah DUTCHAnissa ENGLISHAnita ENGLISHAniya ENGLISHAniyah ENGLISHAnn ENGLISHAnna ENGLISHAnnabella ENGLISHAnnalise ENGLISHAnne ENGLISHAnneka ENGLISHAnnette ENGLISHAnnie ENGLISHAnnika ENGLISHBelle ENGLISHHannah ENGLISHJannah ENGLISHKeanna ENGLISHNan ENGLISHNancy ENGLISHNanette ENGLISHNannie ENGLISHNanny ENGLISHNettie ENGLISHNita ENGLISHAnna ESTONIANAnu ESTONIANAnna FAROESEAnita FINNISHAnja FINNISHAnna FINNISHAnna-Liisa FINNISHAnne FINNISHAnneli FINNISHAnni FINNISHAnniina FINNISHAnnika FINNISHAnnikki FINNISHAnnukka FINNISHAnu FINNISHHanna FINNISHHannele FINNISHNiina FINNISHAnaïs FRENCHAnne FRENCHAnnette FRENCHAnnie FRENCHAnouk FRENCHHannah FRENCHNinon FRENCHAntje FRISIANAna GEORGIANAni GEORGIANAnelie GERMANAnika GERMANAnina GERMANAnita GERMANAnja GERMANAnna GERMANAnne GERMANAnnelie GERMANAnnelies GERMANAnneliese GERMANAnnett GERMANAnnette GERMANAnnika GERMANHanna GERMANHannah GERMANHanne GERMANAnna GREEKChanah HEBREWChannah HEBREWHannah HEBREWAnett HUNGARIANAnikó HUNGARIANAnna HUNGARIANAnnuska HUNGARIANHanna HUNGARIANPanna HUNGARIANPanni HUNGARIANAnna ICELANDICHanna ICELANDICNainsí IRISHAnna ITALIANAnnabella ITALIANAnnalisa ITALIANAnnetta ITALIANAnita LATVIANAnna LATVIANOna LITHUANIANAnke LOW GERMANAntje LOW GERMANAna MACEDONIANAnita NORWEGIANAnja NORWEGIANAnna NORWEGIANAnne NORWEGIANAnnelie NORWEGIANAnnette NORWEGIANAnniken NORWEGIANHanna NORWEGIANHanne NORWEGIANAnaïs OCCITANAnna OCCITANAnna OLD CHURCH SLAVICAnia POLISHAnita POLISHAnka POLISHAnna POLISHHania POLISHHanna POLISHAna PORTUGUESEAnabela PORTUGUESEAnita PORTUGUESEAna ROMANIANAnca ROMANIANAni ROMANIANAnia RUSSIANAnna RUSSIANAnnushka RUSSIANAnushka RUSSIANAnya RUSSIANAnnag SCOTTISHNandag SCOTTISHAna SERBIANAnica SERBIANAnja SERBIANAnka SERBIANJana SERBIANAnna SLOVAKHana SLOVAKAna SLOVENEAnica SLOVENEAnika SLOVENEAnita SLOVENEAnja SLOVENEAna SPANISHAnabel SPANISHAni SPANISHAnita SPANISHAnita SWEDISHAnja SWEDISHAnna SWEDISHAnne SWEDISHAnnelie SWEDISHAnnette SWEDISHAnnika SWEDISHHanna SWEDISHHannah SWEDISHHanne SWEDISHAnna UKRAINIANHanna UKRAINIANAnoushka VARIOUSAnouska VARIOUSHena YIDDISHHenda YIDDISHHendel YIDDISHHene YIDDISHHenye YIDDISH
Common questions about the name Annabelle
What does the name Annabelle mean?
Annabelle means "Gracious, merciful" — a name rooted in France tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.
How popular is the name Annabelle?
Annabelle is currently ranked #340 in the United States as a baby name in the US and is becoming rarer and more distinctive, making it a unique choice that stands out.
What is the cultural origin of Annabelle?
Annabelle originates from France tradition. France names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.
How do you pronounce the name Annabelle?
Annabelle is a three-syllable name pronounced AE1 N AH0 B AH0 L. The pronunciation is straightforward for English speakers, and the name reads clearly on paper — an important practical consideration for parents.
What sibling names go well with Annabelle?
Annabelle pairs beautifully with sibling names that share a similar France heritage or complement its melodic and flowing sound. Names with a similar vibe create a cohesive sibling set without matching too closely.
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