Annibale is an Italian masculine given name, derived from the Latin 'Anibal', which means "favor, kindness". It was popular during the Renaissance period and has been used sporadically throughout history in Italy and other regions influenced by Italian culture. Annibale is composed of two elements: 'an-', meaning "grace" or "kindness", and '-bal', meaning "strength" or "power". The name has no specific associated saints or historical figures, but it was notably borne by Italian Baroque painter Annibale Carracci (1560-1609), who was known for his classicizing influence on the development of the Baroque style.
"The name Annibale was quite popular in 1923 with five babies born that year."