Mirabell

Latin

"wonderful"

Mirabell Origin and Meaning

The name Mirabell is a girl's name.

Mirabell is a rare feminine name with romantic literary origins. It derives from Latin elements "mirabilis" (wonderful or miraculous) and "bella" (beautiful), creating a name that essentially means "wonderfully beautiful." The name appears in literary works, most notably in William Congreve's Restoration comedy "The Way of the World" (1700), where Millamant and Mirabell are the witty romantic leads. Despite its beautiful meaning and pleasant sound, Mirabell has remained quite uncommon throughout history. The name has a fairy-tale quality with its melodious four syllables and romantic connotations. Variations include Mirabelle (more common in France) and Mirabella. The name evokes images of beauty and wonder, making it an uncommon but enchanting choice with historical and literary connections.

The name Mirabell in Pop Culture

• From Rogue Herries (1930) by Hugh Walpole: '"Mirabell"! What a pretty name!' 'No it is a crazy name. My mother had it from a play. It is a man's name.'
• Mirabell male character in the circa 1700 play The Way of the World