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Homeontherangeuk · 2021-05-28T21:30:20+00:00

Ttc & Mabel was on my list the past two times? How would you picture a Mabel?

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garlictwist · 29/05/2021 06:52

I'm sorry I think it's a truly awful name. I can't understand its resurgence. As for how I would picture a Mabel, I imagine someone who would be the spotty, awkward one in an Enid Blyton boarding school story.

CutieBear · 29/05/2021 06:32

@Lemur12

I think it's a very pretty name and very sweet for a little girl. I do struggle with seeing a grown woman with this name - it doesn't seem particularly 'strong' and, for me, it does have slight cow-like associations, in the same way that Daisy does... I much prefer the Welsh version - Mabli, pronounced Mab-lee.

I’m the opposite. I struggle to see a modern day baby or school child with this name.

Roselilly36 · 29/05/2021 06:32

I love it, I knew a wonderful Mabel so all really positive for me. I am surprised it isn’t more popular, especially as Russell Brand I think named his daughter Mabel.

CutieBear · 29/05/2021 06:29

I can only picture an old woman who grew up in the Edwardian era. Mabel, Doris and Ivy off to have afternoon tea.

Amdone123 · 29/05/2021 06:01

Agree with pp. It's too try hard. It's also in the same family as Mildred and Mavis, so whereas some old names are beautiful ( Martha, Margot), Mabel isn't.
When I hear it, I think of Mucky Mabel who had no manners at the table !
My friend's gd is Mabel. She got really upset when telling an acquaintance the name as acquaintance was overtly horrified. Of course, it was rude of the acquaintance, but inwardly, I cringe.
Matilda and Mollie are lovely. Do you like Martha ? Oh, just realised it rhymes with Arthur. Margot ? Millicent? ( though then you'd have a Mollie and potential Millie !)

drpet49 · 29/05/2021 05:52

Seems to be the new Lily-Mae

AnyaMoondial · 29/05/2021 04:57

I’d picture a girl with an utterly fantastic name.

ofwarren · 29/05/2021 04:04

I love it with the names you already have 😍
Really cute for a little one and as she gets older I imagine an edgy teenager/young woman.
Excellent choice.

Lemur12 · 29/05/2021 02:19

I think it's a very pretty name and very sweet for a little girl. I do struggle with seeing a grown woman with this name - it doesn't seem particularly 'strong' and, for me, it does have slight cow-like associations, in the same way that Daisy does... I much prefer the Welsh version - Mabli, pronounced Mab-lee.

HunkyPunk · 29/05/2021 01:15

Love the name Mabel. Conjures up so many positive characteristics for me - independence, thoughtfulness, confidence....

Stichintime · 29/05/2021 01:09

Dull

starray · 29/05/2021 01:06

Plain. Aunty Mabel.

Hughbert · 29/05/2021 00:48

For me, it wasnt an attractive name last time round. I knew 2 : a dinner lady with a tight perm and a polyester pinny and a golden retriever.

Empressofthemundane · 29/05/2021 00:45

Old fashioned, unpretentious, wholesome, country, lower middle class.

DiscordandRhyme · 29/05/2021 00:44

If

I'd see a shy, dark haired, studious girl.

YouSeeMee · 29/05/2021 00:41

These days, it's a very cool name. The singer Mabel will inspire a lot more, I imagine. (Nenah Cherry's daughter)

DietrichandDiMaggio · 29/05/2021 00:34

I wouldn't perceive her as anything in particular, because it's just a name chosen by parents and doesn't bestow any particular characteristics on her. I do know a 7 year old Mabel, who is a likeable, happy child, but she'd be the same if she was called Isabel or Milly.

butterry · 29/05/2021 00:32

Ahh I know a 7 year old Mabel and she's the sweetest, kindest little girl. It's a lovely gentle sounding name!

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Homeontherangeuk · 29/05/2021 00:28

Appreciate the replies, siblings are Matilda, Mollie & Arthur...

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shineaway · 29/05/2021 00:05

Yes definitely ringlets 🙂 very sweet, pretty and slightly plump. Basically I’m picturing Dolly Dingle (who I think had a best friend Mabel). Will grow up to be either a very sweet indie who is good at all manner of unexpected things or a Jilly Cooper heroine.

JemimaJoy · 29/05/2021 00:02

Adorable name. I'd probably dress her like a little Victorian child for my own joy though

Talipesmum · 28/05/2021 23:54

Curly hair. Kind of in ringlets. No other assumptions though. Just the hair

stressfuljune · 28/05/2021 23:53

I love it. The new Martha

HoldingTheDoor · 28/05/2021 23:50

It's a very frumpy, unattractive name.

Bargebill19 · 28/05/2021 23:42

A spoilt, manipulative brat. (Mabel is a grand niece.). Sorry op.