The baby name Arabell is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced air-uh-BELL (ˌærəˈbɛl).
Arabell is Latin in Origin.
The baby name Arabell is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced air-uh-BELL (ˌærəˈbɛl).
Arabell is Latin in Origin.
Arabell is a streamlined English and Scots feminine given name, a minimalist spelling of Arabella/Arabelle. Its roots lie in the medieval forms Orabel and Orabella, ultimately from Latin orabilis, “prayerful” or “easily entreated.” Over time the name overlapped with Amabel/Annabel, from Latin amabilis, “lovable,” so modern interpretations include both “yielding to prayer” and “lovable.”
Recorded in Britain from the 12th-14th centuries, the name enjoyed a 16th-17th century revival in aristocratic circles; a notable bearer is Lady Arbella (Arabella) Stuart of the Jacobean court. The clipped spelling Arabell occurs sporadically in historical parish registers and today offers a tailored, less frilled alternative. Related forms and variants include Arabella, Arabelle (French), Arabel, Arabela (Spanish/Slavic), Arbella, Orabel/Orabella, and the diminutives Ara, Ari, Belle, and Bella. In contemporary use, Arabell remains rare, overshadowed by Arabella, yet appeals to parents seeking vintage elegance in a streamlined form.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA | Girls | 0 | #517 | 2 | 9,861 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #523 | 1 | 11,913 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #622 | 1 | 9,244 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #826 | 1 | 15,093 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #905 | 12 | 8,487 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #915 | 1 | 14,098 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,069 | 4 | 24,821 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,267 | 1 | 17,781 |
Arabell is popular in 9 countries — most recent births per country:
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