Arabella

Arabella is an English feminine name whose precise origin is debated; it may derive from the Latin orabilis, meaning easily entreated or yielding to prayer, or it may be an altered form of Annabella or Amabel, themselves rooted in Latin amabilis, meaning lovable. The name appears in Scotland as early as the 12th century and gained wider use across Britain in the following centuries. Notable bearers include Arabella Stuart, a cousin of James I of England whose royal blood made her a figure of political intrigue. Related forms include Arabel, Arabela, and the shortened pet form Bella.