Christabel
Christabel: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Christabel
Root meaning: “Christ”
- A female given name.
Etymology
From Middle English Cristabell, Cristabelle, from Crist (“Christ”) + -bel (“beauty”) (see Belle).
How popular is Christabel?
Since 1880, 795 girls in the U.S. have been named Christabel. Its highest rank for girls was #1515 in 1901. In 2025, 8 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Christabel FAQ
What does the name Christabel mean?
Christabel traces back to a root meaning "Christ". A female given name. From Middle English Cristabell, Cristabelle, from Crist (“Christ”) + -bel (“beauty”) (see Belle).
What is the origin of the name Christabel?
Christabel is listed as a name of English origin.
How popular is the name Christabel?
Since 1880, 795 girls in the U.S. have been named Christabel. Its highest rank for girls was #1515 in 1901. In 2025, 8 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Christabel a boy or girl name?
Christabel is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 795 girls and 0 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.