A female given name; historically popular in English-speaking countries, especially in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
From Latin 'amabilis' meaning 'lovable' (related to 'amare' to love). The name became particularly popular in Victorian times and was associated with refined, proper ladies.
The name Mabel comes from the Latin word for 'lovable'—so every Mabel was literally named 'lovely' or 'lovable one,' which explains why it was such a popular name for supposedly proper Victorian ladies!
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