Mabel

At a Glance: Name: Mabel – Meaning: lovable – Origin: English (from Latin amabilis via Amabel) – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: MAY-bel

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Mabel is pronounced MAY-bel and comes from English, tracing back to Latin amabilis through the name Amabel. Its meaning is 'lovable,' which gives parents a clear, easy answer when someone asks what the name means. With its vintage style, Mabel carries an old-fashioned warmth that comes through in both its sound and its history.

Meaning & Origin of Mabel

Meaning: Lovable.

Origin: English (from Latin amabilis via Amabel).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Mabel

Phonetic: MAY-bel   IPA: /ˈmeɪbəl/

Popularity of Mabel

Mabel peaked at #15 in 1891, when 2,029 baby girls were given the name, and has since settled to #222 in 2024 with 1,380 babies — still a name plenty of parents are choosing more than 130 years later.

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

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FAQ

What does the name Mabel mean?

Lovable. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Mabel)

How do you pronounce Mabel?

Mabel is pronounced MAY-bel (IPA: /ˈmeɪbəl/).

Is Mabel a popular name right now?

Mabel peaked at #15 in 1891 and is ranked #222 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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