Annabel

Etymology

Originally a mishearing or misreading of Latin Amabilis "lovable" (=Mabel), used since the twelfth century and by folk etymology interpreted as Anna+ belle "beautiful Anna".

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈænəbɛl/

Proper noun

Annabel (plural Annabels)

1. A female given name
   • 1849, Edgar Allan Poe, Annabel Lee:

     I was a child and she was a child, / In this kingdom by the sea: / But we loved with a love that was more than love — / I and my Annabel Lee;