Mable

Updated: October 14, 2023 by Stephanie Graham

Mable comes from the ancient Latin baby name Amabilis. It still retains an old-fashioned feel, though it is not near as popular. As of 2021, Mable is a top 6,000 option.

Meaning and Origin of the name Mable:

Mable is a sweet girl's name of Latin origin meaning “loveable.”

Mable is a spelling variation of the baby name Mabel. It comes from the Latin name Amabilia. Mable may also come from the Medieva name Amabilis and is possibly a diminutive of the name Amabel. Mable originated during Medieval Times as a form of Amabilis. It became rare after the 1400s, though it made a return during the 1880s. Author C.M. Yonge had a character named Mabel in his novel, “The Heir of RedClyffe.”

Symbolism of the name Mable:

The baby name Mable means “loveable” because it comes from Amabilis. Amabilis is an ancient Latin name that became popular because of a fifth-century priest. It translates directly to “loveable.”

Nicknames for the name Mable:

This very sweet girl's name has several options when it comes to nicknames. We have put together a list of possible nicknames you can use for your baby girl. Look over the list and determine if any of these nicknames work for your little one. These nicknames sound just as sweet as Mable sounds.

May
Mabe
Mab
Mae
Mimi
Belle
Maeby

Style of the name Mable:

Traditional

Gender of the name Mable:

Mable is an old-fashioned name for girls.

Pronunciation of the name Mable:

MAY-bul

Number of syllables in the name Mable:

Two

Emotion evoked from the name Mable:

Mable is a wholesome and kindhearted name. It has a vintage feel that makes it approachable.

Alternative spellings for the name Mable:

Mabel
Mayble
Maybel
Mabell
Mabbel
Mabbell
Maybil
Mabil

Popularity of the name Mable:

Mable was a top 1,000 name in America on the Social Security Popularity Index until 1962. In 1962, it was at number 932. Mable did best in 1905 at rank 112. As of 2021, Mable is a top 6,000 option at number 5,913.