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Comments and insights on the name Cabell: | Edit

Originally a surname, "Cabell" was used as a male given name during the 19th and early 20th centuries. At present, however, most people named Cabell (there aren't that many) seem to be female.

Personal experiences with the name Cabell: | Edit

My grandmother had a brother named Cabell; I am actually named after both her and the brother (I am female).

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Meanings and history of the name Cabell: | Edit

Surname; offshoot of the Campbell clan in Scotland

Famous real-life people named Cabell: | Edit

John Cabell Breckinridge ran against Lincoln for the presidency. James Branch Cabell was a well-known author of fiction.
"Cab" Calloway was named "Cabell."

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