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

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"