Mabel

Mabel is an English name derived from the Latin amabilis, meaning lovable or dear, which passed into Old French as amabel before shortening to Mabel in medieval England. It was a common name in the Norman period and remained in use through the Middle Ages, appearing in records as early as the eleventh century. The name enjoyed a strong revival during the Victorian era, when older English names were fashionable. Amabel and Mabella are closely related forms sharing the same Latin root.