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Annabelle, like Isabelle etc, just strikes me as too fussy for no reason. Annabel isn't at all common where I live, and I rather wish it was - it's a good name with a long and interesting history.

I think it's sweet(:

I like the name a lot, but I have a sister in law with this name, so could never use it. My fave spelling is without a doubt Annabelle. I think Annabel looks incomplete. I also used to look after a girl with the name Annabelle and to be blunt, she was a spoiled little brat! I don't know how she didn't put me off the name tbh! Annabel in my mind would be a sporty girl and Annabelle would be more of a girly girl.

I much prefer Annabel to Annabelle. Annabel is just plainer, simpler, and so presents the image of a more humble person.

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I know quite a few Annas of various ages but I've never met an Annabel.

It's okay... I always think of flowers -- too many flowers! This name is too frilly for my taste, but it's nice anyway. Annabel and Annabelle are not getting too popular. And yes, they do make me imagine different images. Annabel makes me think of a shy and quite little girl, while Annabelle makes me think of the most cheerful person you could think of. (not in a bad way)

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I don't know anyone with the name.

I like it. I don't think it's too common (well, I haven't met any at least.)
I like Anabel best. Annabel and Anabell are also good. I agree that Annabelle is more stuck-up. Anabelle is in between.

I think it's ok. I do think it's way too popular, and that turns me off it quite a bit, but it's still nice. Personally, I prefer Mirabelle (or Mirabel).

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I prefer it spelled Annabelle, i'm not sure why.

This message was edited 2/28/2010, 3:00 PM

I've never met an Annabel or Annabelle. I had an Anabella in my class last semester, but that's the closest.

I like it, but only spelled Annabel. I don't think I've ever met one.

I'm not a big fan of Annabel, but I like Amabel. I really dislike Annabelle, I find it overly frilly.

I like Annabel. I think it's very cute. I don't think they are too common at all. I've never met or known an Annabel before. I too prefer the spelling of Annabel. It does seem less stuck up than Annabelle.

I love Annabel. It's my second favorite girls' name. The spellings are very different to me - Annabelle is all southern and frivolity and blonde curls where Annabel is a bit more serious.

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I don't think it's getting *too* common. It's rising, definitely, but it's not overly popular and I don't see it making the top 100 or anything like that.

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I've never met an Annabel.

Annabel is darling. I prefer this spelling because of Poe's poem, "Annabel Lee." ("And the moon never beams without bringing me dreams of the beautiful Annabel Lee.")

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Two people in my life call me Annabel as a nn -- I'm an Ann. I don't know anyone else, but I'd bet there will be some in the newest generation. Don't worry. I don't see it being the next Emily or Emma. It will rise nicely, but not overly far, in the rankings.

It's too sweet for me. I've never known anyone with it, but it is a name of a doll brand over here. And Poe's poem Annabel Lee, which isn't a huge deal.

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Different spellings do not conjure different images for me.

"It was many and many a year ago,
In a kingdom by the sea,
That a maiden there lived whom you may know
By the name of Annabel Lee;
And this maiden she lived with no other thought
Than to love and be loved by me."

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Whenever I see Annabel I think of Annabel Lee.