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Maybelline
Pronounced MAY-buh-leen /ˈmeɪ.bə.lin/Medium
Meaning: An elaboration of Mabel/Maybell — from Latin amabilis, 'lovable; dear'; also widely known as a cosmetics brand; we note the brand associationLow
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Maybelline is an elaboration of Mabel/Maybell — from Latin amabilis, 'lovable; dear'. It is also widely recognized as the name of a cosmetics brand (named after the founder's sister Mabel), which we note honestly. A lyrical, vintage name (said 'MAY-buh-leen'; nickname Mabel).
It registers thinly as a given name. Rare, lovable at the root, and vintage.
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What does the name Maybelline mean?
Maybelline elaborates Mabel — Latin 'lovable'; it is also a cosmetics brand name, which we note.
How do you pronounce Maybelline?
It's said MAY-buh-leen /ˈmeɪ.bə.lin/ — three syllables, stress on the first.
Is Maybelline a boy or girl name?
Maybelline is a girl's name.
How popular is Maybelline?
Maybelline is a very rare given name in the U.S.













