Annabella
Meaning of Annabella
Annabella is a sun-splashed blend of two timeless Latin favorites—Anna, “grace,” and Bella, “beautiful”—so her very name dances like a short love poem: graceful and beautiful, all at once. Picture her strolling through a Tuscan courtyard, skirt catching the breeze, bells of old cathedrals chiming in friendly applause; that’s the mood she carries into any nursery. First whispered in medieval Italy, Annabella later crossed oceans, picked up an English lilt (AN-uh-BEL-uh), and dazzled American parents most brightly around 2014 before settling into hidden-gem territory today. Storybook heroines, Baroque paintings, and even fragrant annabelle hydrangeas tag along as colorful companions, making the name feel both vintage and fresh—a little bit of grape-stained romance for a modern baby girl.
Pronunciation
Italian
- Pronunced as ahn-nah-BEL-lah (/an.na.ˈbɛl.la/)
English
- Pronunced as AN-uh-BEL-uh (/ænəˈbɛlə/)
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Notable People Named Annabella
| Annabella Lwin is an English-Burmese singer best known as the lead vocalist of Bow Wow Wow. |
| Annabella Sciorra is an American actress known for Jungle Fever, The Hand That Rocks the Cradle, and her Emmy-nominated role on The Sopranos. |
| Annabella of Scotland was a Scottish princess of the House of Stewart who became Countess of Geneva and Countess of Huntly through two marriages, both later annulled. |
| Annabella Piugattuk is a Canadian Inuk actress best known for her role in The Snow Walker. |
| Annabella Drummond was Queen of Scots and wife of Robert III, admired for her political influence during his reign. |
