Maybelle

At a Glance: Name: Maybelle – Meaning: beautiful May (May + French belle, 'beautiful') – Origin: English (blend of May + Belle) – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: MAY-bel

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Maybelle is an English name formed by blending May with belle, the French word for beautiful, giving it a straightforward meaning: beautiful May. It's pronounced MAY-bel, and Social Security Administration records for the name go all the way back to 1880.

Meaning & Origin of Maybelle

Meaning: Beautiful may (may + french belle, 'beautiful').

Origin: English (blend of May + Belle).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Maybelle

Phonetic: MAY-bel   IPA: /ˈmeɪbɛl/

Popularity of Maybelle

Maybelle had its biggest moment in 1882, ranking #334 with 29 babies given the name that year; by 2024 it had fallen to #4423, with just 32 babies recorded.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Maybelle mean?

Beautiful may (may + french belle, ‘beautiful’). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Maybelle)

How do you pronounce Maybelle?

Maybelle is pronounced MAY-bel (IPA: /ˈmeɪbɛl/).

Is Maybelle a popular name right now?

Maybelle peaked at #334 in 1882 and is ranked #4423 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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