Annabelle is a feminine given name of French origin, derived from the Germanic elements 'anna' meaning 'grace' and 'bella' meaning 'beautiful'. It is a compound name that translates to 'gracious beauty'. The name gained popularity in France during the Middle Ages and has since been adopted in many other countries. In some cultures, it may also be spelled as Annebelle or Annabelle.
"The name Annabelle experienced a notable rise in popularity from the year 2000 onwards, with a significant increase between 2012 and 2013, but has since seen fluctuations with no clear trend."