Fable

At a Glance: Name: Fable – Meaning: a short tale, often with animal characters, that teaches a moral lesson – Origin: English (from Latin fabula via Old French fable) – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: FAY-bul

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Fable is a clean, modern name given to children of any gender, pronounced FAY-bul (IPA /ˈfeɪbəl/). It comes from the English word for a short tale, often featuring animal characters, that teaches a moral lesson — tracing back to the Latin fabula by way of Old French. It's a name where the everyday word and its meaning are one and the same.

Meaning & Origin of Fable

Meaning: A short tale, often with animal characters, that teaches a moral lesson.

Origin: English (from Latin fabula via Old French fable).

How to Pronounce Fable

Phonetic: FAY-bul   IPA: /ˈfeɪbəl/

Popularity of Fable

Fable ranked #3708 on the SSA's latest list, from 2024, with 41 babies given the name that year — and that's also its peak rank across the full 2008-2024 data range, meaning it has never been more common than it is right now.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 2008–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Fable mean?

A short tale, often with animal characters, that teaches a moral lesson.

How do you pronounce Fable?

Fable is pronounced FAY-bul (IPA: /ˈfeɪbəl/).

Is Fable a popular name right now?

Fable is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #3708 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 2008–2024.)

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