Mabel
Meaning of Mabel
The name Mabel, pronounced MAY-buhl (/ˈmeɪbəl/), is a charming and vintage choice for baby girls. Originating from the Latin name Amabilis, which means "lovable" or "dear," Mabel carries an endearing quality that has made it a beloved choice for centuries. The name saw its peak popularity in the early 20th century, consistently ranking within the top names from 1880 to 1920 in the United States. After a period of decline, Mabel has experienced a resurgence in recent years, reflecting a growing trend towards classic and timeless names. In 2023, it ranked at #278 with 1125 occurrences. Variations of this lovely name include Maybelle and Mabelle, offering slight twists on its traditional form. With its rich history and sweet meaning, Mabel continues to be a delightful option for parents seeking a name that combines vintage charm with contemporary appeal.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as MAY-buhl (/ˈmeɪbəl/)
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Notable People Named Mabel
| Mabel Alabama-Pearl McVey is an English-Swedish singer and songwriter known for her 2017 hit single "Finders Keepers" that reached number eight on the UK Singles Chart. |
| Mabel Ping-Hua Lee was a Chinese-American women's rights activist who campaigned for women's suffrage and later became a Baptist minister. |
| Mabel St Clair Stobart - Mabel Annie St Clair Stobart was a pioneering British suffragist, aid-worker, and author who led all-women medical units in the Balkan Wars and the First World War, becoming the first woman to attain the rank of Major in any national army. |
| Mabel Loomis Todd was an influential American editor and writer known for her work on posthumously publishing Emily Dickinson's poetry and letters, as well as for her novels, travel books, and co-authoring a textbook on astronomy. |
| Mabel Magdalene Freer was a British woman whose exclusion from Australia in 1936 sparked a political controversy. |
| Mabel Normand, also known as Amabel Ethelreid Normand, was a prominent American silent film actress, director, and screenwriter, best known for her collaborations with Charlie Chaplin and Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle. |
| Mabel Gardiner Hubbard, daughter of Boston lawyer Gardiner Green Hubbard, was an American businesswoman who became known as Mabel Bell after marrying Alexander Graham Bell, the inventor of the first practical telephone. |
| Mabel Craft Deering was a prominent San Francisco Bay Area socialite, journalist, and advocate for women's suffrage and racial equality. |
| Mabel Norris Reese was a prominent civil rights activist and journalist known for her work in the Mount Dora Topic newspaper and her involvement in the NAACP's defense of the Groveland Four. |
| Mabel Dodge Luhan - Mabel Evans Dodge Sterne Luhan was an influential American patron of the arts, known for her association with the Taos art colony. |
| Mabel Boll, also known as the "Queen of Diamonds," was an American socialite and early aviation enthusiast in the 1920s, earning various nicknames from the press. |
| Mabel Ruth Hokin (1924-2003) was a renowned biochemist known for her pioneering research on stimulated phosphoinositide turnover in secretory tissues, which became known as the 'PI Effect'. |
| Dame Mabel Brookes, DBE was a prominent Australian community worker, activist, and humanitarian known for her leadership at the Queen Victoria Hospital. |
| Mabel Vernon was an influential American suffragist and pacifist who played a key role in the United States suffrage movement, particularly in organizing the Silent Sentinels protests. |
| Mabel Louise Robinson was an American writer known for her children's books, with a passion for creating realistic and relatable young adult protagonists, earning her recognition as a runner-up for the Newbery Medal. |
