Mable as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Mable

What is the meaning of the name Mable ?

The baby name Mable is a unisex name 2 syllables long and is pronounced MAY-buhl.

Mable is English in Origin.

Mable is a name that means "lovable" or "dear" and is of English origin. It is a variant of the name Mabel, which was popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The name Mable was most popular in the United States in the 1920s and 1930s, but has since declined in popularity.

The name Mable is typically given to girls, although it can also be used as a unisex name. It is pronounced MAY-buhl, with the emphasis on the first syllable. The name is composed of two elements: "mae" meaning "great" or "bright" and "belle" meaning "beautiful".

Mable has a long history as a name, with records of its use dating back to the Middle Ages. It was a popular name among the nobility in England during the 16th and 17th centuries. The name gained popularity in the United States in the late 19th century, likely due to the popularity of the novel "The Fair Maid of Perth" by Sir Walter Scott, which featured a character named Mabel. Today, the name Mable is considered somewhat old-fashioned, but it may appeal to parents looking for a vintage or classic name for their child.