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Mabel
Meaning: lovable (from Amabel) · Origin: Latin (via English) · Gender: usually a girl's name
Origin & history
A medieval short form of Amabel, from Latin amabilis, 'lovable'. A Victorian favourite revived in the UK.
Famous people named Mabel
- Mabel (singer)
Nicknames
Mabes, Belle
Variants & related names
Amabel, Maybelle
Mabel name art
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FAQ
What does the name Mabel mean?
Mabel means “lovable (from Amabel)”. It comes from Latin (via English).
Is Mabel a popular name?
Mabel is a familiar girls' name in the UK and Australia. For exact current rankings, see the Office for National Statistics (England and Wales) and Australian state birth registries.
What are nicknames for Mabel?
Mabes, Belle.
What are other forms of Mabel?
Amabel, Maybelle.
Similar names
Leona · Juniper · Olivia · Luna · Violet · Aurora
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.