According to various sources, Mirabels gift in Encanto is a topic of debate among fans. While it appears that Mirabel doesn't get a gift, the film's opening song may have actually revealed that her gift is her intellect, which she already possessed before the movie even began. Another theory suggests that Mirabel doesn't get a magical gift, but is chosen to be the new caretaker of the Candle and the Casita, which gives her family their powers. However, some fans argue that Mirabel is the gift herself, and that her name even means "wonderful". The lack of a clear answer has led to many fan theories about Mirabel's gift, but ultimately, the point of Encanto is that Mirabel doesn't need a gift - she is the gift, and her presence makes her family better.