Mabel
I did a survey on the name Mabel a few days ago and I didn't get very conclusive results!
http://www.behindthename.com/polls/view.php?id=51210
So what do you think of the name Mabel? If there was a nn involved it would probably be Mab. (To rhyme with "cab")
Do you think it is too old-fashioned? If not, do you think it could be used on a 21st century baby girl? Do you like it? What middle names do you think would go with it? Thanks in advance.
http://www.behindthename.com/polls/view.php?id=51210
So what do you think of the name Mabel? If there was a nn involved it would probably be Mab. (To rhyme with "cab")
Do you think it is too old-fashioned? If not, do you think it could be used on a 21st century baby girl? Do you like it? What middle names do you think would go with it? Thanks in advance.
This message was edited 1/5/2006, 11:19 AM
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I love Mabel! It's a beautiful name and not at all too old-fashioned for a 21st century girl! Anyway, I'd suggest the nickname to be Mabe and not Mab, but that's just my wee opinion...! ;-) As middlenames I'd like the following ones:
Mabel Adele (prn. Ah-DELL)
Mabel Charlotte
or Mabel Rosaleen
Cheers,
MusicalTwinSiStar2
Mabel Adele (prn. Ah-DELL)
Mabel Charlotte
or Mabel Rosaleen
Cheers,
MusicalTwinSiStar2
I love Mabel, but not enough to use it. I love this too,
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"The newborn baby has only three demands. They are warmth in the arms of its mother, food from her breasts, and security in the knowledge of her presence. Breastfeeding satisfies all three". Dr.Grantly Dick-Read
I think it's cute, and yes it would work on a 21st century girl because it's a classy little name, but I really can't say I like Mab at all. I'sd just call her Mae / May or Bel / Bell / Belle.
50 mn ideas!
Mabel Sofia
Mabel Danielle
Mabel Jade
Mabel Lorelei
Mabel Adelaide
Mabel Evelyn
Mabel Raine
Mabel Victoria
Mabel Celeste
Mabel Eavan
Mabel Rose
Mabel Eleanor
Mabel Keturah
Mabel Jillian
Mabel September
Mabel Emmaline
Mabel Justine
Mabel Jessalyn
Mabel Christine
Mabel Violet
Mabel Kerenza
Mabel Claire
Mabel Fiore (see Fiorella)
Mabel Lucia
Mabel Gemma
Mabel Thalia
50 mn ideas!
Mabel Sofia
Mabel Danielle
Mabel Jade
Mabel Lorelei
Mabel Adelaide
Mabel Evelyn
Mabel Raine
Mabel Victoria
Mabel Celeste
Mabel Eavan
Mabel Rose
Mabel Eleanor
Mabel Keturah
Mabel Jillian
Mabel September
Mabel Emmaline
Mabel Justine
Mabel Jessalyn
Mabel Christine
Mabel Violet
Mabel Kerenza
Mabel Claire
Mabel Fiore (see Fiorella)
Mabel Lucia
Mabel Gemma
Mabel Thalia
This message was edited 1/5/2006, 5:47 PM
I love it! It's one of my favourite names. It's so incredibly charming and sweet. I think it's very old-fashioned but it only serves to make the name that much sweeter. :) I can see myself definitely using it in the future.
I could definitely see it on a 21st century girl. I know of a lady who has a daughter named Mabel Rose and I think that's just about as darling as you can get. I also like Mabel Jane and Mabel Pearl. I think it sounds best when paired with a one-syllable middle name.
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I could definitely see it on a 21st century girl. I know of a lady who has a daughter named Mabel Rose and I think that's just about as darling as you can get. I also like Mabel Jane and Mabel Pearl. I think it sounds best when paired with a one-syllable middle name.
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Love it! Charming. It's very retro.
Mabel Sophie
Mabel Lucy
Mabel Anne
Mabel Tess
Mabel Jane
Mabel Winifred
Mabel Virginia
Mabel Olivia
Mabel Rose
Mabel Rosamund
Mabel Rosalind
Mabel Rosalie
Mabel Ottilie
Mabel Catherine
Mabel Charlotte
Mabel Sylvie / Sylvia
Mabel Caroline
Mabel Imogen
Mabel Ingrid
Mabel Georgina
Mabel Evelyn / Evelina
Mabel Evangeline
Mabel Elspeth
Mabel Clementine
Mabel Valentine
Mabel Celia
Mabel Genevieve
Mabel Josephine
Mabel Sophie
Mabel Lucy
Mabel Anne
Mabel Tess
Mabel Jane
Mabel Winifred
Mabel Virginia
Mabel Olivia
Mabel Rose
Mabel Rosamund
Mabel Rosalind
Mabel Rosalie
Mabel Ottilie
Mabel Catherine
Mabel Charlotte
Mabel Sylvie / Sylvia
Mabel Caroline
Mabel Imogen
Mabel Ingrid
Mabel Georgina
Mabel Evelyn / Evelina
Mabel Evangeline
Mabel Elspeth
Mabel Clementine
Mabel Valentine
Mabel Celia
Mabel Genevieve
Mabel Josephine
This message was edited 1/5/2006, 2:22 PM
I really like Mabel, but spelled Maybel. I think it makes it more feminine.
Cute, though plain, and ready for a comeback :-)
It really doesn't need a nickname though. If you do want one, I think May would be much nicer than Mab.
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♥Elinor♥
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~ Douglas Adams
It really doesn't need a nickname though. If you do want one, I think May would be much nicer than Mab.
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♥Elinor♥
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This message was edited 1/5/2006, 11:55 AM
I think Belle would be a natural choice, but only for name-nerds, if that makes sense! It might seem contrived to others, since the "belle" in Mabel isn't stressed. Do you like Maybelle, pr'd "may-BELLE"? I think that spices the name up, and gives more nn potential :-)
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♥Elinor♥
"Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so."
~ Douglas Adams
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♥Elinor♥
"Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so."
~ Douglas Adams
This message was edited 1/5/2006, 12:04 PM
I like Maybelle and I thought about Mabella too. My only concern would be the link to Maybelline or that people would think it was a creative spelling of Mabel. Do you think that is likely to happen? Also what do you think of Maybella?
Maybella is very sweet. People might think it's kre8iv, but since it could also be May + Bella, I think it seems quite classy and genuine. Equally, they might see Maybelle as May + Belle, which would make it more "real" as a name.
I see what you mean about Maybelline, but I don't think it'd cross most people's minds.
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♥Elinor♥
"Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so."
~ Douglas Adams
I see what you mean about Maybelline, but I don't think it'd cross most people's minds.
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♥Elinor♥
"Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so."
~ Douglas Adams
This message was edited 1/5/2006, 12:11 PM
It crossed mine . . . .
Stick with Mabel. If it ain't broke, don't fix it.
Stick with Mabel. If it ain't broke, don't fix it.
I like Mabel. A lot! I don't think it is too old fashioned, and yes, I can see it on a 21st century baby girl. No question!
Mabel Amelia
Mabel Amanda
Mabel Bianca
Mabel Camilla / Camille
Mabel Candida
Mabel Cecilia
Mable Clare / Clara
Mabel Clementine
Mabel Cordelia / Cornelia
Mabel Diana
Mabel Edwina
Mabel Greer
Mabel Gretchen / Gretel
Mabel Gwendolen
Mabel Jane
Mabel Katrina
Mabel Twyla
Mabel Veronica
Mabel Amelia
Mabel Amanda
Mabel Bianca
Mabel Camilla / Camille
Mabel Candida
Mabel Cecilia
Mable Clare / Clara
Mabel Clementine
Mabel Cordelia / Cornelia
Mabel Diana
Mabel Edwina
Mabel Greer
Mabel Gretchen / Gretel
Mabel Gwendolen
Mabel Jane
Mabel Katrina
Mabel Twyla
Mabel Veronica