Mabel

Mabel is a girl's name of Medieval English and Latin origin and an alternative to the less common Amabel. Mabel and Amabel both derive from the Latin Amabilis and mean “lovable,” making Mabel an adorable way to express your unending love for your child. From the Medieval Era to modern day, Mabel has garnered plenty of fame and become a vintage chic choice around the world. Many view Mabel as antique, but The Bump member wendyone couldn't have said it better: "I think it's a very nice, pretty old-fashioned name... There was a 90s punk song called "Mabel", so not too old-fashioned." Mabel has achieved royalty status in the Netherlands as Princess Mabel of Orange-Nassau. Whether your kiddo carries themselves with a punk rock vibe or a regal air, baby Mabel can let their lovable personality shine everywhere they go.

Fun Facts About the Name Mabel

• A Gilded Age goldie: When the US government began recording baby names data in 1880, Mabel was at its peak usage. It consistently ranked within the Top 30 girl names until 1906 and held its place in the Top 100 until 1923. It has yet to reach this level of popularity again, but has steadily been climbing the charts over the last couple of decades.
• Rural America's steam engine capital: Adding to Mabel's gilded glory is the fact that the city of Mabel, Minnesota, was named after railroad chief engineer Frank Adams' daughter, Mabel Adams. It was founded in 1879 thanks to the arrival of the railroad.
• A comedic legend: Mabel is borne by none other than the iconic silent film actress and comedian, Mabel Normand. The 1910 and 20's films she starred in were widely successful and even set the stage for Charlie Chaplin's debut on the silver screen.