Well,
Mabel fits in better with the siblings' names, especially with
Josephine and
Jamesina, but I prefer
Maude.
Mabel is a bit too sweet sounding - it reminds me of maple syrup.
Maude sounds more sturdy and sophisticated. In comparison to popular names like
Isabella and
Kaylee, which tend to be frilly or "sweet",
Maude is a daring, unexpected choice these days.
Have you considered May/Mae? I prefer it to
Mabel, and it would sound great with the other names.
This message was edited 12/12/2011, 6:17 AM