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“An English medieval form of Amabilis or a shortening of Amabel, ultimately from Latin amabilis, “lovable.””
Girl's name · english origin
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What is this name?
Meaning
Mabel leads through Amabel or Amabilis...
Roots
Mabel is an English medieval form...
Use
Mabel is documented as an English...
Evidence 02
How do we say it?
Pronunciation
medium
A documented English pronunciation is /ˈmeɪ.bəl/.
Source notes: medium confidence.
Source notes: qualified
Evidence 03
What does it mean?
Meaning
high
Mabel leads through Amabel or Amabilis to Latin amabilis, meaning lovable.
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Where did it come from?
Origin
high
Mabel is an English medieval form connected to Amabilis and Amabel.
Evidence 05
How did it travel?
Use
high
Mabel is documented as an English feminine given name.
Origin
high
Mabel is an English medieval form connected to Amabilis and Amabel.
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ENGLISH · GIRL
From the English word grace, ultimately Latin gratia: favour, goodwill, gratitude or a pleasing quality.
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Meaning
From the English word grace, ultimately Latin gratia: favour, goodwill, gratitude or a pleasing quality.
Origin
english
Style
classic / elegant / short
Source
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ENGLISH · GIRL
Probably linked to Latin oliva, meaning olive; the precise route is uncertain.
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Meaning
Probably linked to Latin oliva, meaning olive; the precise route is uncertain.
Origin
english
Style
literary
Source
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ENGLISH · GIRL
Related to Amalia and the Germanic amal element, associated with vigour or bravery; interpretations vary.
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Meaning
Related to Amalia and the Germanic amal element, associated with vigour or bravery; interpretations vary.
Origin
english
Style
classic
Source
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SCOTTISH · GIRL
A Scottish name associated with Islay; the island name’s deeper origin is unknown.
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Meaning
A Scottish name associated with Islay; the island name’s deeper origin is unknown.
Origin
scottish
Style
nature / short
Source
Reviewed catalog name
SCANDINAVIAN · GIRL
From Old Norse Freyja, meaning lady.
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Meaning
From Old Norse Freyja, meaning lady.
Origin
scandinavian
Style
short
Source
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ENGLISH · GIRL
From the flower name, ultimately from Latin lilium.
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Meaning
From the flower name, ultimately from Latin lilium.
Origin
english
Style
nature / short
Source
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