Girl name · Latin
Mirabel
“a wonder to behold, lovely”
Vibes
Common nicknames
Short-forms and diminutives parents often use for Mirabel.
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Similar-feel alternatives, or middle-name candidates that pair well with Mirabel — both ranked by the same scoring system (vibe overlap, syllable rhythm, origin compatibility).
About the name
Mirabel is Latin mirabilis, wonderful or worth looking at — the gerundive of that same mirari. It reached English through medieval Latin as a given name for women and then largely died out, surviving in French as Mirabelle and as the name of a small yellow plum.
Encanto put it in front of a very large audience in 2021, and it has been climbing since without yet reaching the US top 1000.
Mira and Belle pull it in opposite directions. Three syllables want one (Mirabel Wren, Mirabel Jo). On our vibe map it is Whimsical with Vintage Elegant polish.
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All Latin names →Mirabel — common questions
Is Mirabel a boy or girl name?
Mirabel is traditionally a girl name of Latin origin.
What does the name Mirabel mean?
Mirabel means “a wonder to behold, lovely” of Latin origin. Mirabel is Latin mirabilis, wonderful or worth looking at — the gerundive of that same mirari. It reached English through medieval Latin as a given name for women and then largely died out, surviving in French as Mirabelle and as the name of a small yellow plum.
Where does the name Mirabel come from?
Mirabel is Latin in origin. Encanto put it in front of a very large audience in 2021, and it has been climbing since without yet reaching the US top 1000.
What are common nicknames for Mirabel?
Mira and Belle — the short-forms parents most often use for Mirabel.
How popular is Mirabel?
Mirabel did not make the top 1,000 girls' names in US Social Security Administration data for 2025, which makes it genuinely rare in the US.
Bring the name into the room
A couple of nice things named Mirabel you might want for the nursery.