Mabel
Mabel is a girls' name of Latin origin meaning “lovable, dear.” It ranked #201 in the United States in 2025. A medieval English contraction of Amabel, derived from Latin 'amabilis' meaning lovable.
how do you pronounce Mabel?
MAY-bel
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what does Mabel mean?
The name Mabel means “lovable, dear.” It comes from the Latin language tradition.
A medieval English contraction of Amabel, derived from Latin 'amabilis' meaning lovable. Highly fashionable in the Victorian era, it fell out of use mid-20th century and is now experiencing a charming vintage revival.
where does the name Mabel come from?
Wikipedia confirms Mabel as an English female name derived from the Latin amabilis, meaning 'lovable, dear.'
the history of Mabel
The source gives no further history; nothing here confirms the Amabel-contraction account, the Victorian-era popularity, or the current revival sometimes cited elsewhere.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #201 |
| 2024 | #222 |
| 2023 | #278 |
| 2022 | #310 |
| 2021 | #375 |
| 2020 | #428 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
what are the nicknames and variants of Mabel?
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who are famous people named Mabel?
- Mabel (British singer)
- Mabel Pines (Gravity Falls character)
- Mabel Mercer (cabaret singer)
what names are similar to Mabel?
what names go well with Mabel?
Sibling names that share Mabel's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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