| Meaning | lovable, beautiful |
| Origin | English |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 8 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | May-belle |
About Maybelle
Picture a name that sparkles with Southern charm and vintage allure—that's Maybelle. This delightful choice combines whimsy with substance, evoking images of sun-drenched porches and sweet tea afternoons. The name's two-syllable structure makes it easy to call out across playgrounds while maintaining enough character to feel special.
Maybelle offers built-in nickname potential with May or Belle, giving your daughter options as she grows. It's the kind of name that sounds equally perfect on a curious toddler discovering butterflies and a confident young woman pursuing her dreams. The 'belle' element adds a touch of elegance, while 'May' brings freshness and natural beauty.
This name hasn't been overused in recent decades, meaning your Maybelle will likely be the only one in her class. It's distinctive without being difficult, charming without being cutesy.
Nicknames for Maybelle
| May |
| Belle |
| Mabel |
| Bella |
Famous People Named Maybelle
| Maybelle Carter | American country musician |
| Maybelle Pauline Wilson | American gospel and R&B singer |
| Maybelle Blair | American baseball player |
| Maybelle Peterson | American jazz trombonist |
| Maybelle Wallace | American film editor and producer |
| Maybelle Carter Cash | American singer and member of The Carter Family |
| Maybelle MacDonald | Canadian nurse and war heroine |
| Maybelle Ewell | American mathematician and educator |
| Maybelle Carter Stephens | American folk musician and singer |
| Maybelle Farris | American author and educator |
| Maybelle Clark Macdonald | American philanthropist |
| Maybelle Lee | American actress and singer |
| Maybelle Cowan-Lincoln | American painter and educator |
| Maybelle Craig | American educator and suffragist |
| Maybelle Merriwether | American fashion designer |
| Maybelle Broussard | American painter and illustrator |
| Maybelle Burnside | American politician |
| Maybelle Carter Bay | American activist and educator |
| Maybelle Chennault | American artist and educator |
| Maybelle T. Okubo | American artist and writer |
Characters Named Maybelle
| Maybelle Harper | Character in the novel "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee |
| Maybelle Parker | Character in the TV show "Parks and Recreation" |
| Maybelle Langdon | Character in the film "The Help" |
| Maybelle "Ma" Harper | Character in the comic strip "Li'l Abner" |
| Maybelle "May" Morton | Character in the novel "The Bone Season" by Samantha Shannon |
| Maybelle K. Smellington | Character in the TV show "SpongeBob SquarePants" |
| Maybelle O'Neil | Character in the novel "Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants" by Ann Brashares |
| Maybelle West | Character in the novel "My Sister's Keeper" by Jodi Picoult |
| Maybelle Toole | Character in the film "The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio" |
| Maybelle "May" Belle | Character in the film "Bridge to Terabithia" |
| Maybelle "May" Canady | Character in the novel "The Invention of Wings" by Sue Monk Kidd |
| Maybelle "Mae" Hickey | Character in the film "The Family Stone" |
| Maybelle "Mae" Mobley | Character in the novel "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett |
| Maybelle "Mae" Reeves | Character in the film "The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio" |
| Maybelle "Mae" Thompson | Character in the film "Stuart Little" |
| Maybelle "Mae" Tuck | Character in the novel "Tuck Everlasting" by Natalie Babbitt |
| Maybelle "Mabel" Simmons | Character in the TV show "The Parkers" |
| Maybelle "Mae" Holland | Character in the novel "The Circle" by Dave Eggers |
| Maybelle "Mae" Figgins | Character in the TV show "Glee" |