Annabel

Annabel is a Scottish name that arose in the Middle Ages, most likely as a variant of Amabel, from the Latin amabilis, meaning lovable or worthy of love, though some scholars suggest influence from the Hebrew name Anna, meaning grace or favour. The name gained wide use in Scotland and northern England, borne by figures such as Annabella Drummond, queen consort of Scotland in the late fourteenth century. Its romantic sound helped secure its literary appeal, most notably through Edgar Allan Poe's poem Annabel Lee. Variants and related forms include Annabelle, Amabel, Annabella, and Anna.