Arabella

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Arabella

Gender: Feminine
Language: English, Scottish
Etymology:
Arabella is a Scottish variant of Amabel, an English name coming from Latin “amabilis” meaning “Lovable.”

History:
Arabella first arose in Scotland sometime prior to the 12th century (Originally spelled Orabilis, Arable, or Orable).
Arabella was revived in the late 18th century. It declined afterwards.
Please see Amabel for additional information.

Pronunciation: air-ah-bell-ah.

Alternates: Arabel, Arabelle, Orabel.

Famous Bearers:
Educators, Scholar, and Social Workers:
Arabella Mansfield (1846-1911)
American lawyer and educator

Royalty:
Arabella Churchill (1648-1730)
Mistress of James II.
Arabella Stuart (1575-1615)
A cousin of King James I, imprisoned for marrying William Seymour (1588-1660).

Popularity:
Percentage from the 1990 U.S. Census:
less than 0.001 % named Arabella

Popularity of Arabella:
Popularity (for newborns):
In the United States...
1900-2000: N/A