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Christabel

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Pronounced KRIS-tah-bel /ˈkrɪs.tɑ.bɛl/High

Meaning: A compound of Christ ('the anointed one', Greek) and -bel ('beautiful', Latin bella/Old French bel), hence 'a beautiful Christian'; famed from Coleridge's poem Christabel; we note the compoundLow

In 30 seconds: A beautiful follower of Christ: Christabel is a Christ + Bel compound. Lyrical, classic, and warm.

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Origin LowGreek, Latin

MeaningA compound of Christ ('the anointed one', Greek) and -bel ('beautiful', Latin bella/Old French bel), hence 'a beautiful Christian'; famed from Coleridge's poem Christabel; we note the compound

U.S. rank (2024)#8531 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2014

Total births (all-time)≈ 787

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Christabel is a compound of Christ ('the anointed one', Greek) and -bel ('beautiful', Latin bella/Old French bel), hence 'a beautiful Christian'; famed from Coleridge's poem Christabel (we note the compound). A lyrical, classic name (said 'KRIS-tah-bel').

In the U.S. and Nigeria it appears as a literary compound. Rare, a-beautiful-Christian at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Christabel joins Christ ('the anointed one') and -bel ('beautiful') — famed from Coleridge's poem Christabel — a lyrical, classic compound (we note the compound; said 'KRIS-tah-bel').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Christabel — literary compound

Variations

ChristabelleChristobelCristabel

Nicknames

ChristaBel

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Christabel mean?

Christabel joins Christ ('the anointed one') and -bel ('beautiful'), hence 'a beautiful Christian'; famed from Coleridge's poem. We note the compound.

How do you pronounce Christabel?

It's said KRIS-tah-bel /ˈkrɪs.tɑ.bɛl/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Christabel a boy or girl name?

Christabel is a girl's name.

How popular is Christabel?

Christabel is a very rare name in the U.S.