Message: "Annabelle" - Behind the Name

[Opinions] Annabelle

by LapinLavender

6/14/2021, 8:06 AM

WDYT? I love this name, but not enough to use. A lot of people associate the horror doll movie of the same name, but I doubt it now, but still.

#Annabelle

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- number1212

6/14/2021, 5:28 PM

I like the name too. I have never seen the movies so no comment on them. For some reason it just sounds like a cow name and that’s why I never wanted to use it.

- Perrine (Destry)

6/14/2021, 4:51 PM

Annabelle is okay. I love Annabel. Annabel feels so much more classic and down to earth. Annabelle is too frilly.

Yes, people 100% think of the horror movie. That's why it has been dropping like a rock in the popularity charts.

I still think it's usable, but I would definitely pick Annabel (the horror doll is Annabelle).

- Pink Princess

6/14/2021, 4:11 PM

I think it’s a lovely name too. Never heard of the movie, so not an issue for me. I have a SIL named Annabelle / Annabel (not sure of spelling!), but she always goes by Anne.

- Flute (meganmichele)

6/14/2021, 1:00 PM

I love it, but prefer the Annabel spelling - Annabelle looks a little overwrought to me sometimes. I don't like horror, so I don't really have the movie association!

- Kerilyntaryn21

6/14/2021, 10:14 AM

Nice

- Mirèio (Anna21)

6/14/2021, 8:57 AM

I never liked it much, but it’s growing on me. I prefer the Annabel spelling though.

- ◇ ◆ ○ ● ◍ ◯ obsidian◇ ◆ ○ ● ◍ (obsidian79594) +2

6/14/2021, 8:31 AM

I associate with Annabelle Lee, Edgar Allan Poe poem

- Perrine (Destry) +1

6/14/2021, 4:52 PM

It's Annabel Lee (the poem). That is one of the many reasons why I prefer the Annabel spelling. The poem is lovely.

- ☯ ☾☼☽ ☯ (obsidian79594)

6/14/2021, 5:16 PM

Agree!

- Mary R.

6/14/2021, 8:27 AM

My association - Annabel Lee By Edgar Allan Poe.
I like its mysterious, gothic aura. And Annabelle looks even prettier on paper.

- WinterWonderland (guest)

6/14/2021, 8:17 AM

Love it. Annabelle Lucy ia favorite combo. I do not associate it with the doll. But I never saw the movie. Whenever I hear that referenced, I just think "Oh yes, that is a thing, I suppose". But I don't think of it spontaneously.

- guasguendi

6/14/2021, 8:11 AM

I have a soft spot for this name. I find it cute, youthful and vintage at the same time.

It's my favourite form/variant of Annabel.

I don't associate this name with the doll.

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