Annabel

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English

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Etymology

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Originally a mishearing or misreading of Latin amabilis (lovable) (= Amabel, Mabel), used since the 12th century and by folk etymology interpreted as Anna + belle, "beautiful Anna".

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Annabel (plural Annabels)

  1. A female given name from Latin
    • 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;

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