Mabel Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Mabel is listed in our database as a girl name of Latin origin. Its recorded meaning is “Diminutive of Amabel: Beautiful, loving, lovable.Amabel was used frequently during the Middle Ages and briefly in the 19th century, and has now been largely replaced by the diminutive Mabel”.

Mabel Name at a Glance

Name Mabel
Meaning Diminutive of Amabel: Beautiful, loving, lovable.Amabel was used frequently during the Middle Ages and briefly in the 19th century, and has now been largely replaced by the diminutive Mabel.
Origin Latin
Gender Girl

What Does the Name Mabel Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Mabel means “Diminutive of Amabel: Beautiful, loving, lovable.Amabel was used frequently during the Middle Ages and briefly in the 19th century, and has now been largely replaced by the diminutive Mabel”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Mabel Name Origin

Our database records Mabel under Latin origin. Browse more Latin baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Mabel a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Mabel is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Mabel

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