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Mabel ?

33 replies

jayne1384 · 30/10/2017 19:33

Do you like Mabel ?

I love it hubby not to keen, but I think it’s so cute and pretty xx

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Nonameyet1 · 02/11/2017 22:27

It's sweet.

fabulous01 · 02/11/2017 22:01

I have a family ancestor with that name and I love it.
Everyone else hated it
I ended up with Megan which I love but Mabel is good for me

safm · 02/11/2017 21:23

My baby is called Mabel only ever had positive comments it means lovable 😊

twoundertwox · 02/11/2017 21:22

I love Mabel. Grin

olliegarchy99 · 02/11/2017 21:11

what is this 'granny chic' that seems to be in vogue?
as a Grandma I feel it is time my name was 'chic' - still waiting Smile
Personally I can remember when the 'granny chic' names were the names of my 'granny' so I must admit I feel they are very old-fashioned. But if you like Mabel - go for it.

sidonie1 · 02/11/2017 21:06

It's awesome (am biased). It's cool and beautiful and understated. But your husband definitely needs to love it! I had my first five favourite names vetoed - it has to work for you both.

holdthewine · 31/10/2017 18:20

I love it! Sounds like May-bell which is a beautiful idea. If I were young enough to have a baby it would be on my short list for sure!

NikiBabe · 31/10/2017 14:58

It's a very old sounding granny name.

In fact I knew a 75 year old who was ashamed it was her middle name.

BernardBlacksHangover · 31/10/2017 11:52

I love it!

badg3r · 31/10/2017 11:00

In the same boat as Martha and Mary. It isn't awful but it's really not very good either - a bit granny chic and at risk of becoming very popular I think.

NoParticularPattern · 31/10/2017 10:59

I like the name but sadly parents have a dog called Mabel so it’s definitely a no. Doesn’t help that the dog is a little shite so it doesnt exactly evoke adorable little girl name feelings!!

minipie · 31/10/2017 10:57

Very marmite. I used to really like it but now find it quite frumpy.

Molly?

UserThenLotsOfNumbers · 31/10/2017 10:54

Personally I like it, but it’s a marmite name. Be prepared for criticism from others.

squirrelonapetridish · 31/10/2017 10:52

Also wanted to call dd it but dh thought it was too granny... I love it.

BendydickCuminsnatch · 31/10/2017 10:46

It's fine although I know 2 born this year so perhaps it's gaining popularity.

itsasecret1 · 31/10/2017 10:43

Its lovely.

PandaCat · 30/10/2017 21:43

I like it, agree with others though, it's no good if your husband really doesn't like it.

BexleyRae · 30/10/2017 21:29

Love it

MoanerChopsis · 30/10/2017 21:26

Makes me think of 'Mad About You'!! Their baby was called Mabel, as an acronym for Mothers Always Bring Extra Love.

Which might make you like the name more or absolutely ruin it for you Grin

Passthecake30 · 30/10/2017 21:25

I don't like it at all

PaperdollCartoon · 30/10/2017 21:24

I like it a lot.

pingoose · 30/10/2017 21:23

I like it! Also have met three baby Mabels in the past year, so I think it's becoming more popular.

babsthebuilder · 30/10/2017 21:21

Love it

Mulch · 30/10/2017 21:18

Lovely name for a cat

Doubletrouble42 · 30/10/2017 21:16

I love it, desperately wanted no name my last DD Mabel but OH overruled as he hated it. Still think about it wistfully....

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