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I know a Mabel. She's about to turn 17 and it is spelled that way. It's not generally fashionable but I think it will come back after about 10 or 15 years. Maybelle makes me think of a cow. Bertha is very pretty.

I quite like this name, with this spelling. I don't see it getting popular, but sometimes names sneak up on you! Maybelle is not as nice imo.

I think Mabel is horrible - sorry! - and Maybelle reminds me of the cosmetic brand Maybelline.
A Welsh friend has called her kitten Mabli (MAH-blee, the Welsh form of Mabel.

I think it will. My history teacher was talkin about how he liked old fashioned names like Emma and Stella and Mabel. It's got that long A and cute May-related nicknames and an old-fashioned spunk.

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Meh it's okay.

My jack russell!

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Yes it so will make a come back!

I like Mabel. It is old-fashioned yes, but I think it has a good, sweet sound, not an ugly one like other old-fashioned names, e.g Mildred. I likw the meaning too. I have never met one - young or old though I did see a Mabel in a B.A. last week.

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I think it will make a come-back. It has a slightly geeky feel that can be seen as cool and the "May" sound and "Ma-" start that is popular.

I can see Maybelle making a modest comeback, but not Mabel. Mabel is VERY old-fashioned.

definately makes me think old lady,i don't see this name ever making a comeback.i do kinda like Maybelle...

I know a very, very old lady named Mabel. She is the only person I have ever met with the name. Its an ok name. With alot of older "M" names becoming popular again, I could see it making a comeback.