Baby name

CLASSIC GIRL · LATIN-ENGLISH
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Mabel

/MAY · bel/


“Medieval English contraction of Amabel”

Medieval English contraction of Amabel, from the Latin amabilis meaning lovable; fell out of fashion in the early 20th century and is now firmly in vintage revival mode.

mae

gentle

How it ages.

Peak vintage revival; hit a sweet spot around 2020 and will stay in use for years.

The cultural moment.

Top 100 in England and Wales from around 2015, continuing to climb.