Mabel Lillie

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Mabel Lillie — Latin
121K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Mabel Lillie is a name that combines Latin origins. The first name Mabel is a feminine given name of Latin origin. Mabel is an English female name derived from the Latin amabilis, "lovable, dear". Amabilis of Riom (died 475) was a French male saint who logically would have assumed the name Amabilis upon entering the priesthood: his veneration may have resulted in Amabilis being used as both a male and female name, or the name's female usage may have been initiated by the female saint Amabilis of Rouen (died 634), the daughter of an Anglo-Saxon king who would have adopted the name Amabilis upon becoming a nun. The surname Lillie: Surname Arthur Lillie (1831–1911), British soldier, Buddhist and author Axel Lillie (1603–1662), Swedish soldier and politician Beatrice Lillie (1894–1989), Canadian-born comic actress Denis G. Lillie (1884–1963), British biologist and Antarctic explorer Dennis Lillie (born 1945), Australian cricketer Ella Fillmore Lillie (1884–1972), American artist Frank Rattray Lillie (1870–1947), American zoologist Harold Lilie, American bridge player Jacqueline Lillie (born 1941). Mabel is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 121K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Mabel reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Mabel

Latin

Mabel is an English female name derived from the Latin amabilis, "lovable, dear". Amabilis of Riom (died 475) was a French male saint who logically would have assumed the name Amabilis upon entering the priesthood: his veneration may have resulted in Amabilis being used as both a male and female name, or the name's female usage may have been initiated by the female saint Amabilis of Rouen (died 634), the daughter of an Anglo-Saxon king who would have adopted the name Amabilis upon becoming a nun.

Surname: Lillie

English

Surname Arthur Lillie (1831–1911), British soldier, Buddhist and author Axel Lillie (1603–1662), Swedish soldier and politician Beatrice Lillie (1894–1989), Canadian-born comic actress Denis G. Lillie (1884–1963), British biologist and Antarctic explorer Dennis Lillie (born 1945), Australian cricketer Ella Fillmore Lillie (1884–1972), American artist Frank Rattray Lillie (1870–1947), American zoologist Harold Lilie, American bridge player Jacqueline Lillie (born 1941).

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Mabel is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Mabel by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Mabel Lillie

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Mabel Lillie:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

11
Soul Urge Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Mabel?
The first name Mabel originates from Latin. Mabel is an English female name derived from the Latin amabilis, "lovable, dear". Amabilis of Riom (died 475) was a French male saint who logically would have assumed the name Amabilis upon entering the priesthood: his veneration may have resulted in Amabilis being used as both a male and female name, or the name's female usage may have been initiated by the female saint Amabilis of Rouen (died 634), the daughter of an Anglo-Saxon king who would have adopted the name Amabilis upon becoming a nun.
When was Mabel most popular?
The name Mabel reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Lillie?
The surname Lillie originates from English. Surname Arthur Lillie (1831–1911), British soldier, Buddhist and author Axel Lillie (1603–1662), Swedish soldier and politician Beatrice Lillie (1894–1989), Canadian-born comic actress Denis G. Lillie (1884–1963), British biologist and Antarctic explorer Dennis Lillie (born 1945), Australian cricketer Ella Fillmore Lillie (1884–1972), American artist Frank Rattray Lillie (1870–1947), American zoologist Harold Lilie, American bridge player Jacqueline Lillie (born 1941).
What are the origins of the name Mabel Lillie?
The name Mabel Lillie combines two different traditions: the first name Mabel has Latin roots, while the surname Lillie originates from English.
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