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Fable First Name Meaning

Fable is a gender-neutral name of English origin, meaning "Story With A Moral Or Lesson." The name is derived from the literary genre of fables, which are succinct fictional stories that often feature anthropomorphized animals and plants to illustrate a moral lesson. Fables have a rich tradition in various cultures, including Aesop's fables in ancient Greece, African oral storytelling, and Indian fables such as the Panchatantra and Jataka tales. The fable genre has also been influential in European high literature, with notable fabulists like Jean de La Fontaine and modern authors like George Orwell and James Thurber. In the modern era, fables have been adapted to adult literature, addressing contemporary societal issues. The name Fable reflects a connection to storytelling, moral lessons, and the enduring tradition of fables across different cultures.

Sources: Wikipedia, available at https://www.wikipedia.org | BabyNames.com, available at https://www.babynames.com

How popular Fable first name? (2000 - Now)

Historical popularity of Fable first name (1880 - Now)

Sources: Social Security Administration, available at https://www.ssa.gov/OACT/babynames/



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