English

Sable

Pronounced SAY-bulShare

Meaning: Black; sable animal

  • Girl
  • Uncommon
  • 2 syllables

The story

A color and animal word used as a modern English name. The shade comes from the dark-furred mammal, rather than a traditional name meaning strength or wisdom.

Popularity

Uncommon

Outside the US top 1,000.

Style

Origins

Sable comes from English.

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