English · Girl name
Mabel
“lovable”
About the name Mabel
Mabel is a medieval short form of Amabel, which comes from the Latin amabilis, meaning ‘lovable’. It was used in England in the Middle Ages, faded, and was revived in the Victorian era, helped by Charlotte Yonge’s novel ‘The Heir of Redclyffe’. Bearers include Mabel Normand, the American silent film actress and comedian who worked with Charlie Chaplin, and the jazz singer Mabel Mercer.
- Meaning
- lovable
- Origin
- English
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- MAY-bel(2 syl.)
Variants and spellings
- Mabelle
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Middle names for Mabel
- Mabel Ann
- Mabel Grace
- Mabel Marie
- Mabel Joy
- Mabel Lynn
Questions about Mabel
- What does Mabel mean?
- Mabel is an English name meaning "lovable".
- How do you pronounce Mabel?
- Mabel is pronounced MAY-bel, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Mabel?
- Variants of Mabel include Mabelle.
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