Arabelle

a-ruh-bell

Variation of Arabella, Latin, Scottish

"yielding to prayer; lovable"

Arabelle Origin and Meaning

The name Arabelle is a girl's name of French origin meaning "yielding to prayer; lovable".

This more succinct form of the elegant Arabella might appeal to those who are looking for a less popular spin on Annabel or those who like the sounds of Arabella but want something with fewer frills. Given to 120 girls in 2023, it is around ten times less popular than its longer counterpart.

The exact origins of Arabelle are obscured, but theories include that it came from the Latin orabilis, meaning "to yield", or that it emerged in Medieval Scotland, as a variation of Amabel, meaning "lovable".

Arabelle Popularity

• 1347 Nameberry 2020
• 731 Unique 2023
• 891 Future 2028

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Famous People Named Arabelle

• Arabelle Sicardi American fashion and beauty blogger
• Arabelle Cadocio Filipina actress
• Arabelle Raphael American adult film actress

Arabelle in Pop Culture

• Aunt Arabelle character in the Just William series by Richmal Crompton
• Arabelle character in 1973 French film "The Edifying and Joyous Story of Colinot"
• Lady Arabelle psychic in "The Dogs of Babel" by Carolyn Pankhurst
• Arabelle character in 1969 French film "Mon oncle Benjamin"
• Arabelle unseen character in British TV series "Hunderby"