Mabel Wales

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Mabel Wales — Latin
121K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Mabel Wales 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 Wales: B. Roger Wales (1879–1929), American politician Julia Grace Wales (1881–1957), Canadian pacifist Gary Wales (born 1979), Scottish footballer Howard Wales (1943–2020), American musician Jane Wales (born 1948), American businesswoman Jimmy Wales (born 1966), American-British entrepreneur, co-founder of Wikipedia Josey Wales (born 1958), Jamaican musician Joseph Howe Wales (1907–2002), American ichthyologist Mary T. Wales (1874–1952), American university founder Nathaniel B. Wales (1883–1974), American physicist and inventor Peter Wales (1928–2008), English cricketer Thomas C. 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: Wales

Scottish

B. Roger Wales (1879–1929), American politician Julia Grace Wales (1881–1957), Canadian pacifist Gary Wales (born 1979), Scottish footballer Howard Wales (1943–2020), American musician Jane Wales (born 1948), American businesswoman Jimmy Wales (born 1966), American-British entrepreneur, co-founder of Wikipedia Josey Wales (born 1958), Jamaican musician Joseph Howe Wales (1907–2002), American ichthyologist Mary T. Wales (1874–1952), American university founder Nathaniel B. Wales (1883–1974), American physicist and inventor Peter Wales (1928–2008), English cricketer Thomas C.

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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 Wales

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 Wales:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

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 Wales?
The surname Wales originates from Scottish. B. Roger Wales (1879–1929), American politician Julia Grace Wales (1881–1957), Canadian pacifist Gary Wales (born 1979), Scottish footballer Howard Wales (1943–2020), American musician Jane Wales (born 1948), American businesswoman Jimmy Wales (born 1966), American-British entrepreneur, co-founder of Wikipedia Josey Wales (born 1958), Jamaican musician Joseph Howe Wales (1907–2002), American ichthyologist Mary T. Wales (1874–1952), American university founder Nathaniel B. Wales (1883–1974), American physicist and inventor Peter Wales (1928–2008), English cricketer Thomas C.
What are the origins of the name Mabel Wales?
The name Mabel Wales combines two different traditions: the first name Mabel has Latin roots, while the surname Wales originates from Scottish.
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