Anabelle

Anabelle is a modern English name formed as a variant spelling of Annabel, itself likely a medieval Scottish alteration of Amabel, from Latin amabilis, meaning lovable or worthy of love. Some bearers and parents may also perceive it as a combination of Anna, from Hebrew Hannah meaning grace or favor, and the French suffix belle meaning beautiful. The name gained broad popular use in the English-speaking world, partly reinforced by Edgar Allan Poe's poem Annabel Lee. Related forms include Annabelle, Annabel, and Amabel.