Lovable or worthy of love
A variant of Mabel, which originated as a medieval contracted form of the Latin name Amabilis. It fell out of common usage for decades but is currently seeing a mild revival as a vintage choice. The 'Maybel' spelling specifically highlights the 'May' prefix, often associated with the month or the hawthorn flower.
About 30 girls were named Maybel in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A minor character in the animated series · The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack
