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[Opinions] Re: Mabel
I think Belle would be a natural choice, but only for name-nerds, if that makes sense! It might seem contrived to others, since the "belle" in Mabel isn't stressed. Do you like Maybelle, pr'd "may-BELLE"? I think that spices the name up, and gives more nn potential :-)_____________________________________________________________________Elinor"Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so."
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I like Maybelle and I thought about Mabella too. My only concern would be the link to Maybelline or that people would think it was a creative spelling of Mabel. Do you think that is likely to happen? Also what do you think of Maybella?
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Maybella is very sweet. People might think it's kre8iv, but since it could also be May + Bella, I think it seems quite classy and genuine. Equally, they might see Maybelle as May + Belle, which would make it more "real" as a name.I see what you mean about Maybelline, but I don't think it'd cross most people's minds._____________________________________________________________________Elinor"Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so."
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It crossed mine . . . .Stick with Mabel. If it ain't broke, don't fix it.
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