Crystabel

Latin and French

"fair Christian"

Crystabel Origin and Meaning

The name Crystabel is a girl's name.

Crystabel is a feminine name that represents a variant spelling of Christabel, combining elements of "Christ" and "belle" (beautiful). The name gained literary recognition through Samuel Taylor Coleridge's unfinished poem "Christabel" published in 1816. This alternative spelling with a 'y' gives the name a sparkling quality, perhaps intentionally evoking associations with crystal and its attributes of clarity and beauty. While uncommon in modern usage, Crystabel carries a romantic, poetic sensibility with medieval undertones. The name has an ethereal, almost magical quality that appeals to parents seeking something distinctive yet melodic with literary connections and feminine elegance.