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Mabel

57 replies

Hellonewworld · 04/07/2013 11:46

Yes or no?

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Justfornowitwilldo · 04/07/2013 16:03

No

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Radiator1234 · 04/07/2013 16:04

I quite like the name Mabel and I was tempted for my DD2 .... But I couldn't... I just thought it sounded too grannyish (a bit like Ethel)

scripsi · 04/07/2013 16:06

I love it. Went to school with a lovely Mabel, nn Belle.

UpTheFRIGGinDuff · 04/07/2013 16:58

I'm surprised its seen as a really 'old lady' name...sounds quite fresh to me,so much so I was concerned it would become very popular Grin

Pixieonthemoor · 04/07/2013 18:48

No!

Layl77 · 04/07/2013 19:16

I think it's cute!

MadBusLady · 04/07/2013 19:18

No.

valiumredhead · 04/07/2013 19:19

Yes,I know two. Lovely name

Still18atheart · 04/07/2013 19:20

No It's too pet namey imo sorry

pygmy · 04/07/2013 19:25

Love it!

valiumredhead · 04/07/2013 19:27

Mabel, Mabel, smart and able , please remove your elbows from the tableGrin

Anjou · 05/07/2013 08:11

Although very popular, May and Belle are very pretty names. However, because Mabel is pronounced May-bull it sounds quite clunky and frumpy to my ears. It's just an unpleasant sound. I'm not a fan of the whole Ethel, Maud, Doris, Mavis granny (really not very) chic trend though. Good luck!

valiumredhead · 05/07/2013 09:39

I pronounce it may-bell, may-bull isn't nice.

glorious · 05/07/2013 10:23

Yes. Like Toby I love it but DH doesn't.

TeamJavert · 05/07/2013 10:25

Definitely not. It's harsh and ugly.

Elquota · 05/07/2013 12:13

No

Rhubarbgarden · 05/07/2013 14:56

Yes

Blanketsandpillows · 05/07/2013 16:20

Yes but don't think it needs a nickname

8thplace · 05/07/2013 16:52

No! Not in 2013!
(Scullery maids and maiden aunties smelling of Devon Violets)

squoosh · 05/07/2013 17:01

1950's charlady in floral pinny who nags her poor husband Bert if he spends too much time in the local boozer.

VelmaDaceDinkley · 05/07/2013 17:04

Yes

mumofthemonsters808 · 05/07/2013 17:06

Love it but....DD describes it as horrendous.

HeartsTrumpDiamonds · 05/07/2013 17:06

Yes. I know a 2yo Mabel and she is lovely.

Mabel was also my DGrandma's middle name. I liked it for DD2 but DH didn't...

mumofthemonsters808 · 05/07/2013 17:06

I also love Betty