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Mabel

MAY-bul2 syllables
Excellent to call

From amabilis, meaning "lovable". (Latin)

What does Mabel mean?

Latin: From amabilis, meaning "lovable"..

Is Mabel a good dog name?

Excellent to call. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.

Mabel in the Pets in the City community

Ranked #101 all-time — about 0.8 in every 1,000 dogs we care for (27 dogs). Trend: falling.

From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres, as of 2026-08-01. Our community, not a national census.

What kind of dog does Mabel suit?

Classic
Human name

Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Mabel’s Dog Hotel Reputation

When Mabel arrives at toy time, all the dogs are wagging their tails in excitement. They whispered, 'If she’s as lovable as her name, we might just have to share our toys… or at least pretend to!'

Collections featuring Mabel

Like Mabel? Let the Matchmaker do the rest

Eight personalised picks that fit your dog's character — each with a reason it fits.

Naming a new puppy?

A great name is step one. Our force-free puppy training builds confidence and recall — that new name gets a workout.