Gable
Old French/Old Norse · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Gable
The given name 'Gable' derives from the Old French word *gable* meaning "gable" (the triangular part of a wall), ultimately from the Old Norse *gafl*, and is used as a topographic surname turned given name, signifying someone who lived near a gable-shaped structure.
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Etymology
The given name 'Gable' derives from the Old French word *gable* meaning "gable" (the triangular part of a wall), ultimately from the Old Norse *gafl*, and is used as a topographic surname turned given name, signifying someone who lived near a gable-shaped structure. It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, notably in the United States, with no specific religious association, and gained historical prominence through actor Clark Gable.
Gable currently ranks #5,277 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2009.
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