Sable - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Sable \s(a)-

, also used as girl's name Sable, is of Old French origin. Animal name. Sables are furry brown creatures depicted as black in ancient heralds.

Similar baby names are Cable, Gable and Sabre.

Sable is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#21929 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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