Mabel
What do you think of Mabel? I used to really like it when I was younger and it's growing on me again.
Do you prefer Maybelle? I find Maybelle a bit too frilly and it reminds me of the make-up brand Maybelline but I guess it's more modern and looks younger and fresher. But I kind of want to pronounce it with the emphasis on the Belle part.
Will it come back into style? Do you know any?
Do you prefer Maybelle? I find Maybelle a bit too frilly and it reminds me of the make-up brand Maybelline but I guess it's more modern and looks younger and fresher. But I kind of want to pronounce it with the emphasis on the Belle part.
Will it come back into style? Do you know any?
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Mabel is too old ladyish for me. I actually kinda prefer Maybelle.
Maybelle was briefly mentioned in Gone with the Wind. A minor character in the book and movie was named Maybelle Merriweather. She was played by an actress named Mary Anderson (who is still alive as of this writing).
I didn't know Maybelline was a make-up brand! Then again, I'm a guy and I don't wear make-up. Too bad...it sounds pretty, if a little frilly.
Maybelle was briefly mentioned in Gone with the Wind. A minor character in the book and movie was named Maybelle Merriweather. She was played by an actress named Mary Anderson (who is still alive as of this writing).
I didn't know Maybelline was a make-up brand! Then again, I'm a guy and I don't wear make-up. Too bad...it sounds pretty, if a little frilly.
Ohh I love Gone with the Wind. I totally forgot about the Maybelle character, though. Time to read the book again :)
This message was edited 6/3/2011, 9:38 AM
I think Mabel is so sweet and retro sounding. I am a fan of older names though. I don't like the Maybelle spelling, as it reminds me of the make-up brand Maybelline too. I think it may get used a little, but not enough to get popular, well not here in Australia anyway.
I like Mabel. I think Maybelle is unneccessary, and I pronounce it slightly differently. I think Mabel could come back into style, but I don't think it will ever be super popular.
I love Mabel. She's so comfy and old fashioned. Kind of reminds me of southern sweet tea. I do prefer Maybelle because I love over the top silly frilly names. For me the two are pronounced differently though and thus are different names with completely different feelings. I think Maybelline is adorable too, but I was raised by a Chuck Berry fan so I had that before I was really aware of the make-up.
It seems unreasonable to say, but Mable seems to stale to me while Maple (almost the same sound for pete's sake!) is fresh and sweet! If anyone were considering Mable, I would always beg that they consider Maple instead.
That being said, you didn't list Maple and I do love Maybelle, and I think it's because the of the emphasis on the "belle", as you explained. But then again, I really like frilly and OTT girls names, so that may be why!
That being said, you didn't list Maple and I do love Maybelle, and I think it's because the of the emphasis on the "belle", as you explained. But then again, I really like frilly and OTT girls names, so that may be why!
I wouldn't use the spelling Mable, but Maple is actually kind of cute. I dislike Maple syrup, though :P But I love maple trees.
Maple makes me thik of those maple leaf candies and apple picking and all things fresh and autumn-y!
I liked Mabel when I was younger, too. It was high on my list for its warm, cozy feel. For some reason, it always reminds me of warm cookies, fresh from the oven.
I prefer Mabel to Maybelle, though Maybelle is also nice. Reminds me of "The Pirates of Penzance."
I don't know if it will come back into style, but I wouldn't mind if it did. It's a very sweet name.
I prefer Mabel to Maybelle, though Maybelle is also nice. Reminds me of "The Pirates of Penzance."
I don't know if it will come back into style, but I wouldn't mind if it did. It's a very sweet name.
I prefer the look of Mabel but the sound of Maybelle for some reason. I don't dislike the sound of Mabel though. I don't know any, and as far as I know it's still considered "too old-fashioned for a kid" by the majority of namers, but it might be more 'retro-cool' eventually. I think Maybelle is more likely to be used.
I like Mabel. It's sweet but also really sensible and has a lot of quirk to it. I far prefer Mabel to Maybelle, which puts me too much in mind of Maybelline.
I'm actually surprised Mabel didn't enjoy more popularity when they named the baby that in Mad About You. And it seems very hipster-friendly. I think it has great potential to become more popular, or at least get on the charts again. I don't know of a single Mabel.
I'm actually surprised Mabel didn't enjoy more popularity when they named the baby that in Mad About You. And it seems very hipster-friendly. I think it has great potential to become more popular, or at least get on the charts again. I don't know of a single Mabel.
Mabel itself is alright for me. I want to love it. The sound is adorable, and it makes me think of a lovely summer afternoon. But there's something of about it. Awhile ago I realized it was just the way it looks. It should be Mable. Mable looks just right to me, but since Mable is kind of silly, I began to prefer Maple. But Mable is still softer and not so quirky, so I dunno.
I went through a Maybelle phase a year or two ago. I don't pronounce it the same as Mabel, so they aren't really interchangeable. Maybelle also has a Southern flair to it, and I love that it has the word maybe right in there.
I don't know any Mabels or variants thereof. I think it seems exactly the sort of name that should become more popular if the old-fashioned name trend keeps up. It's short, simple, and cute. But it does lack a traditional super-adorable nickname option, unlike Edith, which I otherwise think fits the same category for popularity-potential.
But you could call Mabel Maybe. OMG love. Okay, after all of this I think I have talked myself into liking Mabel more.
ETA: Last year there were 176 girls born in the US named Mabel. In 2009 there were 147, and in 2008 there were 138. So perhaps very slowly it is making a run for a ranking position.
I went through a Maybelle phase a year or two ago. I don't pronounce it the same as Mabel, so they aren't really interchangeable. Maybelle also has a Southern flair to it, and I love that it has the word maybe right in there.
I don't know any Mabels or variants thereof. I think it seems exactly the sort of name that should become more popular if the old-fashioned name trend keeps up. It's short, simple, and cute. But it does lack a traditional super-adorable nickname option, unlike Edith, which I otherwise think fits the same category for popularity-potential.
But you could call Mabel Maybe. OMG love. Okay, after all of this I think I have talked myself into liking Mabel more.
ETA: Last year there were 176 girls born in the US named Mabel. In 2009 there were 147, and in 2008 there were 138. So perhaps very slowly it is making a run for a ranking position.
This message was edited 6/1/2011, 11:49 AM
Thanks! It's good to know that a few babies are still being named Mabel, it's such a pretty name. I would like to see it more often I just don't want it to get overly popular.
I think Mabel is sweet. Maybelle is alright; prefer Mirabelle. No idea whether Mabel might come back in style. Year ago, a sit-com couple ("Mad About You") named their daughter Mabel and I thought maybe it would become more popular then, but I've not ever met or heard of a young Mabel in my area.
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This message was edited 6/1/2011, 11:42 AM
I love Mabel and Maybelle. I would probably be more apt to use Mabel simply because I like it better, but my love for Maybelle Carter is too strong to prevent me from throwing Maybelle out of the list of names I adore.
I really hope it doesn't get hipster or trendy, though I wouldn't mind seeing a few around. I've always loved the combo Mabel Rose.
I really hope it doesn't get hipster or trendy, though I wouldn't mind seeing a few around. I've always loved the combo Mabel Rose.
I love Mabel - it's my dog's name.
Your dog has a great name :)
Thank you! :) Here she is: http://www.dogster.com/dogs/110695 :P
Awwwww she's really cute :) and she likes m&m's :D
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This message was edited 6/3/2011, 7:22 AM