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Ruby or Mabel for a baby girl name

11 replies

Xmaslover2018 · 18/07/2026 19:43

Getting there on the names. Ruby still in the mix, but something about Mabel I can't shake off lately and think it is very soft and pretty.

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Firebird83 · 18/07/2026 21:37

Mabel. Ruby feels very 2006.

IeatPotNoodles · 18/07/2026 21:51

Ruby is due a comeback I think. To me, Mabel is a dog name but only because I grew up at the time of Blue Peter with Matt Baker and his sheepdog Mabel!

Mumofgirls2017 · 18/07/2026 22:17

Absolutely Mabel. Ruby is to me quite a harsh name and I think soon quite dated.

Pemba · 19/07/2026 20:30

I like Ruby, it's fun and sparky and in no way 'harsh'.

Objectively I can see Mabel is probably quite pretty, but as it was my late grandma's name it's too 1906 for me! Will always give me old lady vibes but I appreciate that won't be the case for new parents of today.

Buzzer3555 · 19/07/2026 20:45

Mabel is lovely. Ruby is nice but a bit too popular

Thewalrusandthecarpenter · 19/07/2026 20:53

Mabel. It feels more substantial to me.

wendywoopywoo222 · 19/07/2026 20:55

I can’t vote as they are two of my favourite names.

MinnieCoops · 19/07/2026 21:06

Mabel. No question.

greenfingers2026 · 19/07/2026 23:23

I would go Ruby over Mabel personally.

KnickerlessParsons · 19/07/2026 23:26

I can’t get past Ruby Murray.
Mable is lovely.

amandalandmad · Yesterday 21:50

lots of dogs called Mabel… I do love it though

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