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Maybelle

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Maybelle Pronunciation

Maybelle is pronounced MAY-bel /ˈmeɪ.bɛl/High

Meaning: Blend of Mabel ('lovable', Latin amabilis) and May/belle ('beautiful'); routes layeredMedium

In 30 seconds: Vintage and sweet: Maybelle blends Mabel — 'lovable' — with May and belle, 'beautiful'. Old-fashioned charm, doubly lovely (Mother Maybelle Carter).

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Origin MediumLatin, French

MeaningBlend of Mabel ('lovable', Latin amabilis) and May/belle ('beautiful'); routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#4423 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births32 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1918

Total births (all-time)≈ 6,306

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Maybelle is a blend of Mabel — from Latin amabilis, 'lovable' — with May and French belle, 'beautiful' (routes layered, which we note). A warm, old-fashioned name (Maybelle Carter), it charms doubly.

It registers thinly today. Rare, lovable-and-beautiful at the root, and vintage.

Did you know? Maybelle braids Mabel ('lovable', from Latin amabilis) with May and belle ('beautiful') — country legend 'Mother' Maybelle Carter carried the warm vintage name.

Overall data confidence 72%

Behind the Name — Mabel — routes layered

Variations

MabelMaybellMabelle

Nicknames

MayBelle

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If you like Maybelle…

Mabel— the 'lovable' root

Annabelle— a companion -belle name

Mable— a similarly popular pick

Michele— echoes that soft -le sound

Marielle— lands in the same popularity range

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Maybelle?

Maybelle is pronounced MAY-bel (/ˈmeɪ.bɛl/). Press play above to hear Maybelle said aloud.

How do you say Maybelle?

Maybelle is said MAY-bel (/ˈmeɪ.bɛl/). Press play above to hear Maybelle said aloud.

What does the name Maybelle mean?

Maybelle blends Mabel ('lovable') with May and belle ('beautiful'); the routes are layered.

Is Maybelle a boy or girl name?

Maybelle is a girl's name.

How popular is Maybelle?

Maybelle is a rare name in the U.S.