Mabel
English · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Mabel
Mabel derives from the Latin "amabilis," meaning "lovable" or "worthy of love," and was popularized through the Norman French form "Amabel." The name was primarily used in English-speaking Christian cultures, particularly among the British and Americans, with notable popularity in the Victorian era and early 20th century.
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Etymology
Mabel derives from the Latin "amabilis," meaning "lovable" or "worthy of love," and was popularized through the Norman French form "Amabel." The name was primarily used in English-speaking Christian cultures, particularly among the British and Americans, with notable popularity in the Victorian era and early 20th century.
Mabel currently ranks #201 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1915.
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