Mabel

Mabel is an English name derived from the Latin amabilis, meaning lovable or dear, which was commonly contracted in medieval speech to the form Amabel and eventually shortened to Mabel. It was well established in England from the Norman period onward, carried by noblewomen and appearing frequently in medieval records. The name enjoyed a strong revival in the nineteenth century alongside other romantic medieval revivals in English-speaking countries. Related forms include Amabel, Mable, and the Latin source name Amabilis.