Cable - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Cable \c(a)-

is pronounced KAY-bel. It is of Old French origin, and its meaning is "rope-maker". An English surname. A cable is generally a very thick rope, a chain or the insulated wire that transmits electric messages.

Cable has 2 variant forms: Cabe and Cabell.

Baby names that sound like Cable are Gable, Cappel, Capell and Capel.

Cable is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#3200 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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