Found out gender what do you think of name....

avaquinn · September 2014

My husband and I recently found out we are having a girl. I am twenty weeks and very excited. I'm just happy everything is going okay. My husband wanted a boy (of course) so when it comes to names he gives me no response. I really like the name mable. My family hates it but I think it's really cute, old fashion, different yet not too out there. What do you think?

BookitBoo · September 2014

I think if you like it, it's perfect.

Your husband is pouting so I don't think he gets a vote. Just start calling baby Mabel!

Stargirlb · September 2014

Mable is a cute name. Nowadays, the only consideration is whether autocorrect will recognize it. Autocorrect changed it to marble for me.

SpaceGirlSpiff · September 2014

Mabel is nice (I prefer that spelling). We're getting strange looks for our name too (Aria) because it's a little different than I think the older generation in our family is used to.... but it is not a bad name at all, and even better it's not some mish-mash horrible spelling of a normal name like is so prevalent nowadays, or completely made up. I say screw the haters. Is your husband good with the name?

jennyhatt · September 2014

I used to listen to a lot of punk as a teen... So I just think of the song by gold finger..... Mabel.... She's the bomb! And I like it!
I love old fashioned names though. My daughter is Molly. And I want Stella for the next

longcat07 · September 2014

it's not really my style, but it's a good name. i prefer "mabel" to "mable" though.

luckylady18 · September 2014

Love Mabel. I dont love the Mable spelling - looks too much like marble. But really do love the name otherwise!

rachel+family · September 2014

I love that name! Older names are so adorable, especially for little girls. I say go for it.

SRose1005 · September 2014

I agree with PPs, I think the Mabel spelling is a bit nicer. Mable looks too much like maple or marble to me.

I love the name Mabel though!! I think it's beautiful and I love old fashioned/rarely used names like that.

BackseatDriver · September 2014

I love Mabel. I think your family will come around to it once they associate it with your little girl.

AlfiesMOM · September 2014

Its not my favorite but older names are coming back around.

Also, I think that super childish that because your husband wanted a boy he won't participate in the naming of your girl!

danakatiepfoltzer · September 2014

Mabel is a cute name

if you like it, go for it. I don't really care what anyone thinks of the names I choose. People eventually quiet down about names once the baby is born; for whatever reason they think they have a say until the baby is born.

Do what YOU want

danakatiepfoltzer · September 2014

Stargirlb said:
Mable is a cute name. Nowadays, the only consideration is whether autocorrect will recognize it. Autocorrect changed it to marble for me.

Hahaha I forced autocorrect to learn my son's name. I do what I want, autocorrect be damned

MarxieVonTrapp · September 2014

I like Mabel.

I'm aging myself, but I remember Mad About You--a show with Paul Reiser and Helen Hunt. They had a baby, and decided to name her Mabel--Mothers Always Bring Extra Love. Totally cheesy, but it's cute.

honeybeee3 · September 2014

I think Mable is a super cute name but I agree with PP on changing the spelling to Mabel.

I didn't tell anybody my son's name until after he was born for this exact reason. I loved the name we chose and I didn't want anyone's silly opinion changing my mind. Don't worry what others think and do what makes YOU happy!

bigbobdole · September 2014

MarxieVonTrapp said:
I like Mabel.

I'm aging myself, but I remember Mad About You--a show with Paul Reiser and Helen Hunt. They had a baby, and decided to name her Mabel--Mothers Always Bring Extra Love. Totally cheesy, but it's cute.

I used to watch that show with my aunt. I remember when they had the baby! I thought it was cute

Lola918 · September 2014

Agreed - Mabel is cute, prefer Mabel over Mable

cassied7 · September 2014

Love it!

Samuelismomma · September 2014

Love it but would spell it Mabel also. Then you have no problem with auto correct either:)

WillCMyInk · September 2014

Definitely NMS. I realize it's probably the point, but it just seems so old lady-ish to me. There are plenty of "old fashioned" names that don't sound like granny is back in kindergarten, and that's what Mabel says to me.

All that to say, my opinion really doesn't matter in the naming of your child. If you really like it then go for it!

avaquinn · September 2014

Mabel is the way most people spell it I am noticing. I got four months to decide but thank you ladies! For girl it's so hard

rdray30 · September 2014

@MarxieVonTrapp I thought the same thing! I like the name Mabel. I have a 90+ y.o. Mabel in my life. She was named after her own mother, Mabel. When Mad About You used Mabel, my Mabel said "why would anyone do that to a poor child!?!" I personally think it's cute and think it's no different than all of the Stellas, Rubys, and Hazels out there now.

jennyhatt · September 2014

Damn I love ruby too! Just doesn't go with my last name!!

kellyfo14 · September 2014

Love Mabel!

Jessie_ea · September 2014

I agree with PP that if you like it use it. Naming another human is hard enough without dealing with outside criticism. My family has hated both of my son's names, but once DS1 was born they all loved it and say they can't imagine him as anything else just like I'm sure they'll feel when DS2 gets here.

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