Fact: The name Bella became widely popular due to the “Twilight” series, with the main character named Bella Swan.
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Bella Overview
Meaning
Beautiful
Gender
Girl
Origin
Italian
Etymology
Derived from the Italian and Latin word “bella,” meaning “beautiful.”
Pronunciation
/ˈbɛlə/
Popularity
Bella has captured hearts globally, especially in English-speaking and European countries. In the USA, it made the top 50 for girls in 2018, yet by 2023, it ranked 106th.
Syllable
2 syllables
Length
5 letters
Numerology
5 (Visionary, Expansive, Adventurous)
Name Styles
Cute, Popular, Short
Associated Traits
Beautiful, charming, graceful
Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance
Bella is often used as a nickname for Isabella, a name with religious significance as it is linked to Queen Isabella I of Castile, who funded Christopher Columbus’ voyage. The name also appears in various cultural contexts as a symbol of beauty.
Name Day
February 4th
Bella Variations in Different Cultures
Popular Variations
Isabella, Annabella, Bellina, Bellatrix, Belinda, Izabella, Mirabella, Rosabella
Common Nicknames
Belle, Ella, Bella Boo, Bibi, Bellie
Diminutives
Bea, Bell, Bells, Bee, B, Izzy
Famous People
- Bella Hadid
(American Model) - Bella Thorne
(American Actress) - Bella Heathcote
(Australian Actress) - Bella Emberg
(British Actress) - Bella Freud
(British Fashion Designer) - Bella Poarch
(Filipino-American Social Media Star)
Pop Culture Icons and Works
- Bella Swan
("Twilight," Film Series) - "Bella"
(Film) - Bella Cullen
("Twilight," Film Series) - Bella
("The Bell Jar," Novel) - Bella Flores
("Grimm," TV Series) - "Bella Ciao"
(Traditional Song) - Bella Lasagne
("Postman Pat," TV Series)
Places
- Bella Vista City
(Arkansas, USA) - Bella Coola Tribe
(British Columbia, Canada) - Bella Beach
(Oregon, USA) - Bella Coola River
(British Columbia, Canada)
What Is the Meaning of Bella?
The name Bella means “beautiful.” People named Bella are often seen as charming, elegant, and kind, reflecting the name’s association with beauty and grace.
What Is the Origin of The Name Bella?
Bella has its origins in Latin and Italian. It is often used as a short form of names like Isabella, Annabella, and Arabella, gaining popularity in various cultures over the centuries.
Bella Name Popularity
Popularity Chart of the Name Bella in the U.S. over the Years
 United States | #852022 | #1062023 | |
| Top 3 Rankings | #482010 | #482018 | #502017 |
Annual Statistics Breakdown for Bella
| Year | Name Ranking | Number of Births | Birth Rate (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 106 (-21 from 2022) | 2540 (-367 from 2022) | 0.14521 |
| 2022 | 85 (-12 from 2021) | 2907 (-457 from 2021) | 0.16212 |
| 2021 | 73 (-10 from 2020) | 3364 (-274 from 2020) | 0.18777 |
| 2020 | 63 (-13 from 2019) | 3638 (-753 from 2019) | 0.20581 |
| 2019 | 50 (-2 from 2018) | 4391 (-179 from 2018) | 0.23931 |
| 2018 | 48 (+2 from 2017) | 4570 (-88 from 2017) | 0.24574 |
| 2017 | 50 (+28 from 2016) | 4658 (+979 from 2016) | 0.24656 |
| 2016 | 78 (-4 from 2015) | 3679 (-131 from 2015) | 0.19004 |
| 2015 | 74 (-4 from 2014) | 3810 (-290 from 2014) | 0.19530 |
| 2014 | 70 (-12 from 2013) | 4100 (-87 from 2013) | 0.20958 |
| 2013 | 58 (-4 from 2012) | 4187 (-173 from 2012) | 0.21720 |
| 2012 | 54 (+6 from 2011) | 4360 (+84 from 2011) | 0.22480 |
| 2011 | 60 (-12 from 2010) | 4276 (-858 from 2010) | 0.22067 |
| 2010 | 48 (+10 from 2009) | 5134 (+596 from 2009) | 0.26185 |
| 2009 | 58 (+64 from 2008) | 4538 (+1749 from 2008) | 0.22409 |
| 2008 | 122 (+35 from 2007) | 2789 (+529 from 2007) | 0.13390 |
| 2007 | 157 (+24 from 2006) | 2260 (+302 from 2006) | 0.10678 |
| 2006 | 181 (+27 from 2005) | 1958 (+294 from 2005) | 0.09366 |
| 2005 | 208 (+52 from 2004) | 1664 (+424 from 2004) | 0.08199 |
| 2004 | 260 (+57 from 2003) | 1240 (+266 from 2003) | 0.06145 |
| 2003 | 317 (+109 from 2002) | 974 (+291 from 2002) | 0.04854 |
| 2002 | 426 (+183 from 2001) | 683 (+270 from 2001) | 0.03458 |
| 2001 | 609 (+140 from 2000) | 413 (+106 from 2000) | 0.02085 |
| 2000 | 749 (+336 from 1999) | 307 (+122 from 1999) | 0.01538 |
| 1999 | 1085 (+105 from 1998) | 185 (+29 from 1998) | 0.00950 |
| 1998 | 1190 (+466 from 1997) | 156 (+61 from 1997) | 0.00805 |
| 1997 | 1656 (+308 from 1996) | 95 (+23 from 1996) | 0.00498 |
| 1996 | 1964 (-473 from 1995) | 72 (-34 from 1995) | 0.00376 |
| 1995 | 1491 (+369 from 1994) | 106 (+30 from 1994) | 0.00552 |
| 1994 | 1860 (+629 from 1993) | 76 (+26 from 1993) | 0.00390 |
| 1993 | 2489 (+485 from 1992) | 50 (+11 from 1992) | 0.00254 |
| 1992 | 2974 (-381 from 1991) | 39 (-8 from 1991) | 0.00195 |
| 1991 | 2593 (+1119 from 1990) | 47 (+19 from 1990) | 0.00231 |
| 1990 | 3712 (+1336 from 1989) | 28 (+11 from 1989) | 0.00136 |
| 1989 | 5048 (-740 from 1988) | 17 (-3 from 1988) | 0.00085 |
| 1988 | 4308 (-25 from 1987) | 20 (+1 from 1987) | 0.00104 |
| 1987 | 4283 (+440 from 1986) | 19 (+3 from 1986) | 0.00101 |
| 1986 | 4723 (-1103 from 1985) | 16 (-7 from 1985) | 0.00087 |
| 1985 | 3620 (+370 from 1984) | 23 (+4 from 1984) | 0.00125 |
| 1984 | 3990 (-437 from 1983) | 19 (-3 from 1983) | 0.00105 |
| 1983 | 3553 (+94 from 1982) | 22 No change from 1982 | 0.00123 |
| 1982 | 3647 (+358 from 1981) | 22 (+3 from 1981) | 0.00121 |
| 1981 | 4005 (+322 from 1980) | 19 (+2 from 1980) | 0.00106 |
| 1980 | 4327 (-1090 from 1979) | 17 (-8 from 1979) | 0.00095 |
| 1979 | 3237 (+540 from 1978) | 25 (+6 from 1978) | 0.00145 |
| 1978 | 3777 (-775 from 1977) | 19 (-7 from 1977) | 0.00116 |
| 1977 | 3002 (+676 from 1976) | 26 (+8 from 1976) | 0.00158 |
| 1976 | 3678 (-1067 from 1975) | 18 (-11 from 1975) | 0.00115 |
| 1975 | 2611 (+817 from 1974) | 29 (+10 from 1974) | 0.00186 |
| 1974 | 3428 (-863 from 1973) | 19 (-9 from 1973) | 0.00121 |
| 1973 | 2565 (+711 from 1972) | 28 (+9 from 1972) | 0.00180 |
| 1972 | 3276 (-110 from 1971) | 19 (-2 from 1971) | 0.00118 |
| 1971 | 3166 (-812 from 1970) | 21 (-11 from 1970) | 0.00120 |
| 1970 | 2354 (+843 from 1969) | 32 (+14 from 1969) | 0.00175 |
| 1969 | 3197 (-659 from 1968) | 18 (-6 from 1968) | 0.00102 |
| 1968 | 2538 (+672 from 1967) | 24 (+8 from 1967) | 0.00140 |
| 1967 | 3210 (-61 from 1966) | 16 No change from 1966 | 0.00093 |
| 1966 | 3149 (-1156 from 1965) | 16 (-18 from 1965) | 0.00091 |
| 1965 | 1993 (+759 from 1964) | 34 (+13 from 1964) | 0.00186 |
| 1964 | 2752 (-132 from 1963) | 21 (-1 from 1963) | 0.00107 |
| 1963 | 2620 (-157 from 1962) | 22 (-2 from 1962) | 0.00111 |
| 1962 | 2463 (+145 from 1961) | 24 (+2 from 1961) | 0.00118 |
| 1961 | 2608 (-510 from 1960) | 22 (-8 from 1960) | 0.00106 |
| 1960 | 2098 (+241 from 1959) | 30 (+6 from 1959) | 0.00144 |
| 1959 | 2339 (-468 from 1958) | 24 (-10 from 1958) | 0.00115 |
| 1958 | 1871 (+406 from 1957) | 34 (+10 from 1957) | 0.00165 |
| 1957 | 2277 (-83 from 1956) | 24 (-1 from 1956) | 0.00114 |
| 1956 | 2194 (-597 from 1955) | 25 (-16 from 1955) | 0.00121 |
| 1955 | 1597 (+390 from 1954) | 41 (+13 from 1954) | 0.00204 |
| 1954 | 1987 (-496 from 1953) | 28 (-15 from 1953) | 0.00141 |
| 1953 | 1491 (+119 from 1952) | 43 (+7 from 1952) | 0.00223 |
| 1952 | 1610 (+195 from 1951) | 36 (+7 from 1951) | 0.00189 |
| 1951 | 1805 (+315 from 1950) | 29 (+8 from 1950) | 0.00157 |
| 1950 | 2120 (-384 from 1949) | 21 (-9 from 1949) | 0.00119 |
| 1949 | 1736 (+122 from 1948) | 30 (+4 from 1948) | 0.00171 |
| 1948 | 1858 (-445 from 1947) | 26 (-17 from 1947) | 0.00149 |
| 1947 | 1413 (+506 from 1946) | 43 (+20 from 1946) | 0.00237 |
| 1946 | 1919 (+539 from 1945) | 23 (+10 from 1945) | 0.00143 |
| 1945 | 2458 (-259 from 1944) | 13 (-3 from 1944) | 0.00097 |
| 1944 | 2199 (+52 from 1943) | 16 No change from 1943 | 0.00117 |
| 1943 | 2251 (-447 from 1942) | 16 (-6 from 1942) | 0.00111 |
| 1942 | 1804 (-303 from 1941) | 22 (-5 from 1941) | 0.00158 |
| 1941 | 1501 (+344 from 1940) | 27 (+8 from 1940) | 0.00217 |
| 1940 | 1845 (-331 from 1939) | 19 (-6 from 1939) | 0.00161 |
| 1939 | 1514 (+291 from 1938) | 25 (+6 from 1938) | 0.00220 |
| 1938 | 1805 (-21 from 1937) | 19 No change from 1937 | 0.00166 |
| 1937 | 1784 (-439 from 1936) | 19 (-10 from 1936) | 0.00172 |
| 1936 | 1345 (+36 from 1935) | 29 (+1 from 1935) | 0.00269 |
| 1935 | 1381 (-346 from 1934) | 28 (-17 from 1934) | 0.00258 |
| 1934 | 1035 (+123 from 1933) | 45 (+8 from 1933) | 0.00416 |
| 1933 | 1158 (-126 from 1932) | 37 (-10 from 1932) | 0.00354 |
| 1932 | 1032 (-48 from 1931) | 47 (-3 from 1931) | 0.00425 |
| 1931 | 984 (-75 from 1930) | 50 (-14 from 1930) | 0.00453 |
| 1930 | 909 (-145 from 1929) | 64 (-19 from 1929) | 0.00549 |
| 1929 | 764 (+81 from 1928) | 83 (+10 from 1928) | 0.00717 |
| 1928 | 845 (-84 from 1927) | 73 (-17 from 1927) | 0.00611 |
| 1927 | 761 (-59 from 1926) | 90 (-16 from 1926) | 0.00728 |
| 1926 | 702 (-67 from 1925) | 106 (-27 from 1925) | 0.00862 |
| 1925 | 635 (+13 from 1924) | 133 (-1 from 1924) | 0.01053 |
| 1924 | 648 (-99 from 1923) | 134 (-38 from 1923) | 0.01034 |
| 1923 | 549 (-22 from 1922) | 172 (-6 from 1922) | 0.01373 |
| 1922 | 527 (-18 from 1921) | 178 (-14 from 1921) | 0.01427 |
| 1921 | 509 (-5 from 1920) | 192 (+4 from 1920) | 0.01500 |
| 1920 | 504 (-46 from 1919) | 188 (-23 from 1919) | 0.01511 |
| 1919 | 458 (-30 from 1918) | 211 (-27 from 1918) | 0.01796 |
| 1918 | 428 (+11 from 1917) | 238 (+23 from 1917) | 0.01979 |
| 1917 | 439 (-1 from 1916) | 215 (+8 from 1916) | 0.01913 |
| 1916 | 438 (+47 from 1915) | 207 (+47 from 1915) | 0.01907 |
| 1915 | 485 (-42 from 1914) | 160 (+8 from 1914) | 0.01563 |
| 1914 | 443 (-2 from 1913) | 152 (+27 from 1913) | 0.01908 |
| 1913 | 441 (+1 from 1912) | 125 (+12 from 1912) | 0.01909 |
| 1912 | 442 (+8 from 1911) | 113 (+31 from 1911) | 0.01926 |
| 1911 | 450 (+16 from 1910) | 82 (+9 from 1910) | 0.01856 |
| 1910 | 466 (-40 from 1909) | 73 (-2 from 1909) | 0.01740 |
| 1909 | 426 (+22 from 1908) | 75 (+10 from 1908) | 0.02038 |
| 1908 | 448 (+14 from 1907) | 65 (+5 from 1907) | 0.01833 |
| 1907 | 462 (+1 from 1906) | 60 (+6 from 1906) | 0.01778 |
| 1906 | 463 (+10 from 1905) | 54 (+2 from 1905) | 0.01723 |
| 1905 | 473 (+27 from 1904) | 52 (+9 from 1904) | 0.01678 |
| 1904 | 500 (-18 from 1903) | 43 (-1 from 1903) | 0.01470 |
| 1903 | 482 (-57 from 1902) | 44 (-9 from 1902) | 0.01582 |
| 1902 | 425 (+84 from 1901) | 53 (+17 from 1901) | 0.01891 |
| 1901 | 509 (-121 from 1900) | 36 (-37 from 1900) | 0.01416 |
| 1900 | 388 (+8 from 1899) | 73 (+20 from 1899) | 0.02297 |
| 1899 | 396 (+95 from 1898) | 53 (+14 from 1898) | 0.02142 |
| 1898 | 491 (-51 from 1897) | 39 (-5 from 1897) | 0.01423 |
| 1897 | 440 No change from 1896 | 44 (+1 from 1896) | 0.01772 |
| 1896 | 440 (+25 from 1895) | 43 (+4 from 1895) | 0.01706 |
| 1895 | 465 (+10 from 1894) | 39 (+4 from 1894) | 0.01578 |
| 1894 | 475 (-81 from 1893) | 35 (-11 from 1893) | 0.01483 |
| 1893 | 394 (-29 from 1892) | 46 (-7 from 1892) | 0.02042 |
| 1892 | 365 (+39 from 1891) | 53 (+16 from 1891) | 0.02356 |
| 1891 | 404 (-20 from 1890) | 37 (-5 from 1890) | 0.01882 |
| 1890 | 384 (+14 from 1889) | 42 (+5 from 1889) | 0.02083 |
| 1889 | 398 (+45 from 1888) | 37 (+6 from 1888) | 0.01955 |
| 1888 | 443 (-8 from 1887) | 31 (+5 from 1887) | 0.01636 |
| 1887 | 435 (+24 from 1886) | 26 (+4 from 1886) | 0.01673 |
| 1886 | 459 (-46 from 1885) | 22 (-3 from 1885) | 0.01431 |
| 1885 | 413 (-55 from 1884) | 25 (-6 from 1884) | 0.01761 |
| 1884 | 358 (+107 from 1883) | 31 (+14 from 1883) | 0.02253 |
| 1883 | 465 (-7 from 1882) | 17 (+1 from 1882) | 0.01416 |
| 1882 | 458 (-133 from 1881) | 16 (-8 from 1881) | 0.01383 |
| 1881 | 325 (+141 from 1880) | 24 (+11 from 1880) | 0.02428 |
| 1880 | 466 First SSA data recorded | 13 First SSA data recorded | 0.01332 |
American States Popularity Rankings for Bella
(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )California (CA)
 California (CA) | #522021 | #562022 | #762023 |
Texas (TX)
 Texas (TX) | #642021 | #772022 | #1022023 |
New York (NY)
 New York (NY) | #582021 | #732022 | #812023 |
Florida (FL)
 Florida (FL) | #502021 | #502022 | #532023 |
Pennsylvania (PA)
 Pennsylvania (PA) | #932021 | #1502022 | #1112023 |
Illinois (IL)
 Illinois (IL) | #722021 | #872022 | #1272023 |
North Carolina (NC)
 North Carolina (NC) | #792021 | #952022 | #1032023 |
Georgia (GA)
 Georgia (GA) | #562021 | #1332022 | #982023 |
Ohio (OH)
 Ohio (OH) | #1182021 | #1422022 | #1412023 |
Arizona (AZ)
 Arizona (AZ) | #752021 | #852022 | #1082023 |
New Jersey (NJ)
 New Jersey (NJ) | #562021 | #702022 | #762023 |
Michigan (MI)
 Michigan (MI) | #1042021 | #1122022 | #1712023 |
Tennessee (TN)
 Tennessee (TN) | #842021 | #1272022 | #1212023 |
Massachusetts (MA)
 Massachusetts (MA) | #792021 | #872022 | #882023 |
Virginia (VA)
 Virginia (VA) | #992021 | #1032022 | #1442023 |
Washington (WA)
 Washington (WA) | #782021 | #1022022 | #1072023 |
Louisiana (LA)
 Louisiana (LA) | #752021 | #1152022 | #1102023 |
Indiana (IN)
 Indiana (IN) | #1182021 | #1512022 | #1572023 |
Missouri (MO)
 Missouri (MO) | #1352021 | #1512022 | #1642023 |
Maryland (MD)
 Maryland (MD) | #532021 | #792022 | #1322023 |
Alabama (AL)
 Alabama (AL) | #922021 | #1072022 | #1012023 |
Colorado (CO)
 Colorado (CO) | #1072021 | #1592022 | #1322023 |
Minnesota (MN)
 Minnesota (MN) | #1212021 | #1702022 | #2352023 |
Wisconsin (WI)
 Wisconsin (WI) | #1072021 | #1652022 | #1752023 |
South Carolina (SC)
 South Carolina (SC) | #1032021 | #922022 | #812023 |
Kentucky (KY)
 Kentucky (KY) | #1242021 | #922022 | #1532023 |
Nevada (NV)
 Nevada (NV) | #322021 | #522022 | #502023 |
Oklahoma (OK)
 Oklahoma (OK) | #872021 | #1032022 | #1202023 |
Oregon (OR)
 Oregon (OR) | #1282021 | #1782022 | #1572023 |
Mississippi (MS)
 Mississippi (MS) | #532021 | #752022 | #1732023 |
Utah (UT)
 Utah (UT) | #2002021 | #1302022 | #1392023 |
Connecticut (CT)
 Connecticut (CT) | #682021 | #1032022 | #1272023 |
Arkansas (AR)
 Arkansas (AR) | #1052021 | #1172022 | #1772023 |
Iowa (IA)
 Iowa (IA) | #1072021 | #1192022 | #2742023 |
Kansas (KS)
 Kansas (KS) | #1532021 | #1932022 | #1872023 |
West Virginia (WV)
 West Virginia (WV) | #652021 | #1252022 | #1642023 |
New Mexico (NM)
 New Mexico (NM) | #682021 | #932022 | #1072023 |
Nebraska (NE)
 Nebraska (NE) | #1612021 | #3652022 | #2172023 |
Idaho (ID)
 Idaho (ID) | #1942021 | #1452022 | #1532023 |
Hawaii (HI)
 Hawaii (HI) | #362021 | #612022 | #1242023 |
Rhode Island (RI)
 Rhode Island (RI) | #1322021 | #1352022 | #692023 |
Maine (ME)
 Maine (ME) | #1532021 | #1352022 | #972023 |
New Hampshire (NH)
 New Hampshire (NH) | #1272019 | #1082021 | #2342023 |
Delaware (DE)
 Delaware (DE) | #1772021 | #752022 | #812023 |
District of Columbia (DC)
 District of Columbia (DC) | #652020 | #872021 | #1792022 |
Montana (MT)
 Montana (MT) | #1392018 | #922020 | #1292021 |
North Dakota (ND)
 North Dakota (ND) | #1302018 | #1142019 | #2062020 |
Alaska (AK)
 Alaska (AK) | #602019 | #1562020 | #1502022 |
South Dakota (SD)
 South Dakota (SD) | #1732021 | #2012022 | #1052023 |
Wyoming (WY)
 Wyoming (WY) | #392013 | #682014 | #602018 |
Vermont (VT)
 Vermont (VT) | #852013 | #882015 | #872021 |
Popularity Rankings for Bella in other Countries and American Territories
(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)
Popularity in Other American Territories
American Samoa
Guam
Northern Mariana Islands
U.S. Virgin Islands
American Samoa
Guam
Northern Mariana Islands
U.S. Virgin Islands
 Other American Territories | #162012 | #132017 |
Popularity in Hungary
 Hungary | #322021 | #292022 | #262023 |
Popularity in New Zealand
 New Zealand | #672021 | #632022 | #432023 |
Popularity in England and Wales
 England and Wales | #532019 | #632020 | #722021 |
Popularity in Northern Ireland
 Northern Ireland | #622021 | #1272022 | #882023 |
Popularity in Scotland
 Scotland | #632021 | #692022 | #802023 |
Popularity in Australia (NSW)
 Australia (NSW) | #712021 | #692022 | #962023 |
Popularity in Greenland
 Greenland | #772019 | #692020 | #802021 |
Popularity in Ireland
 Ireland | #732021 | #812022 | #782023 |
Popularity in Puerto Rico
 Puerto Rico | #792021 | #772022 | #1302023 |
Popularity in Sweden
 Sweden | #972019 | #1092022 | #1182023 |
Popularity in Canada
 Canada | #1242021 | #1152022 | #1202023 |
Popularity in Iceland
 Iceland | #2302021 | #1312022 | #1182023 |
Popularity in Russia (Moscow)
 Russia (Moscow) | #1412017 | #1362022 |
Popularity in Norway
 Norway | #1602021 | #1702022 | #1582023 |
Popularity in Chile
 Chile | #1851926 | #1921929 |
Popularity in Germany
 Germany | #1882021 | #2002022 | #1912023 |
Popularity in Quebec, Canada
 Quebec, Canada | #2762020 | #3822021 | #3082022 |
Popularity in Poland
 Poland | #3762021 | #3662022 | #2792023 |
Popularity in Switzerland
 Switzerland | #5272020 | #5482021 | #4962022 |
Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources
Is Bella a Name for Boys or Girls?
Bella is a name for girls. It is widely used for females due to its meaning and association with femininity, elegance, and beauty.
Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Bella
- Meaning: God is my oath, devoted to God
Origin: Hebrew, Spanish, ItalianIsabella - Annabella
- Bellina
- Bellatrix
- Belinda
- Meaning: Pledged to God, God's promise
Origin: Hebrew, Polish, ItalianIzabella - Mirabella
- Rosabella
- Belle
- Meaning: Other, fairy maiden, goddess
Origin: GermanElla - Bella Boo
- Bibi
- Bellie
- Bea
- Bell
- Bells
- Bee
- B
- Izzy
- Meaning: She who intoxicates
Origin: IrishMaeve - Meaning: Oath of God
Origin: FrenchElise - Meaning: Work, industrious, striving
Origin: LatinAmelia - Meaning: Grace
Origin: LatinGrace - Meaning: Wisdom
Origin: GreekSophia - Meaning: Clear, bright
Origin: FrenchClaire - Meaning: Desired, sland, wished for
Origin: FrenchEvelyn - Meaning: Classic, Vintage, Nature-inspired
Origin: EnglishJuliet - Meaning: Hazelnut tree
Origin: Old EnglishHazel - Meaning: Free man, petite
Origin: FrenchCharlotte
Bella in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places
- Bella Hadid (Model, born 1996): An American supermodel renowned for her work with top fashion brands and appearances on numerous magazine covers.
- Bella Thorne (Actress, born 1997): An American actress and singer recognized for her roles in Disney Channel's "Shake It Up" and various films.
- Bella Heathcote (Actress, born 1987): An Australian actress acclaimed for her roles in "Dark Shadows" and "The Neon Demon."
- Bella Emberg (Actress, 1937–2018): A British actress and comedian distinguished for her work on British television.
- Bella Freud (Fashion Designer, born 1961): A British fashion designer celebrated for her distinctive knitwear and fashion lines.
- Bella Poarch (Social Media Star, born 1997): A Filipino-American social media personality and singer who gained fame on TikTok.
- Bella Ramsey (Actress, born 2003): A British actress best known for her role as Lyanna Mormont in "Game of Thrones."
- Bella Alarie (Basketball Player, born 1998): An American professional basketball player competing in the WNBA.
- Bella Davidovich (Pianist, born 1928): A Russian-American classical pianist renowned for her performances and recordings.
- Bella Abzug (Politician, 1920–1998): An American lawyer, U.S. Representative, and leader of the women's movement.
- Bella Swan ("Twilight," 2008 Film Series): A teenage girl who falls in love with a vampire named Edward Cullen.
- "Bella" (2006 Film): A drama about a former soccer star and a waitress whose lives are changed by an unexpected friendship.
- Bella Cullen ("Twilight," 2008 Film Series): The same character from the Twilight series after her transformation into a vampire.
- Bella ("The Bell Jar," 1963 Novel): A novel by Sylvia Plath that explores the life of a young woman dealing with mental illness.
- Bella Flores ("Grimm," 2011 TV Series): A character who appears in this fantasy police procedural drama.
- "Bella Ciao" (Traditional Song): An Italian protest folk song that became an anthem of resistance.
- Bella Lasagne ("Postman Pat," 1981 TV Series): A character who runs a pizzeria in the animated series.
- Bella Goth ("The Sims," 2000 Video Game Series): A famous character in the life simulation video game series.
- Bella Brown ("This Beautiful Fantastic," 2016 Film): A young woman who dreams of writing children's books and forms an unlikely friendship with her grumpy neighbor.
- "Bella" (2020 Song): A song by Wolfine featuring Maluma.
- Bella Vista City (Arkansas, USA): A city in Benton County known for its extensive trail system and scenic lakes.
- Bella Coola Tribe (British Columbia, Canada): A remote community famous for its stunning fjords and rich indigenous culture.
- Bella Beach (Oregon, USA): A small coastal community known for its charming cottages and beautiful ocean views.
- Bella Coola River (British Columbia, Canada): A river famous for its salmon runs and breathtaking valley.
Similar Names to Bella
- Meaning: Olive tree, peace
Origin: LatinOlivia - Meaning: Universal, whole
Origin: GermanEmma - Meaning: Other, fairy maiden, goddess
Origin: GermanElla - Meaning: Pledged to God, God is perfection
Origin: French, HebrewIsabelle - Belle
- Meaning: God is my oath, God's promise
Origin: HebrewElizabeth - Meaning: God is my oath, devoted to God, God is perfection
Origin: Hebrew, Spanish, FrenchIsabel - Meaning: Strong, brave, healthy
Origin: LatinValeria - Meaning: Alive, lively
Origin: Latin, ItalianViviana - Dominika
- Belle
- Meaning: Yielding to prayer
Origin: Latin, SpanishArabella - Meaning: Lovable, beauty, favored grace
Origin: French, LatinAnnabelle - Mirabella
- Rosabella
- Meaning: Pledged to God, God is perfection
Origin: French, HebrewIsabelle - Meaning: Everlasting, gracious, immortal, eternal, imperishable
Origin: Latin, Italian, Sanskrit, Greek, African, SpanishAmara - Callista
- Jolie
- Keva
Sibling Names for Bella
- Meaning: God is my judge
Origin: HebrewDaniel - Meaning: Beloved
Origin: HebrewDavid - Meaning: Wealthy guardian
Origin: Old EnglishEdward - Meaning: Yahweh is God
Origin: HebrewElijah - Meaning: Strong, firm, enduring
Origin: HebrewEthan - Meaning: God is my strength, a hero of God
Origin: HebrewGabriel - Meaning: Home ruler, ruler of the home, ruler of the homeland
Origin: Old French, GermanicHenry - Meaning: He will laugh, he will rejoice
Origin: HebrewIsaac - Meaning: God is gracious
Origin: EnglishJack - Meaning: Supplanter, holder of the heel
Origin: HebrewJames
- Meaning: Father's joy
Origin: HebrewAbigail - Meaning: Desired, sland, wished for
Origin: FrenchEvelyn - Meaning: Harp player
Origin: EnglishHarper - Meaning: Blooming, fertility
Origin: GreekChloe - Meaning: Wisdom
Origin: GreekSofia - Meaning: Red
Origin: FrenchScarlett - Meaning: Air, melody
Origin: Indian, Italian, Albanian, Persian, Aramaic, HebrewAria - Meaning: Dawn
Origin: LatinAurora
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- Meaning: Gracious, dear, miracles
Origin: SpanishMila - Meaning: Hazelnut tree
Origin: Old EnglishHazel - Meaning: Deep red precious stone
Origin: LatinRuby - Meaning: Weaver, duck
Origin: GreekPenelope - Meaning: Life
Origin: GreekZoe - Meaning: Star
Origin: LatinStella - Meaning: Light
Origin: LatinLucy - Meaning: Light, honor
Origin: LatinNora - Meaning: Bright shining one, light
Origin: EnglishEllie - Meaning: Purple, flower
Origin: LatinViolet
The name Bella combines elegance and history, making it a timeless favorite. If you enjoyed learning about Bella, let me know in the comment section. Check out the full list of names and find the perfect fit for your baby!
Helen Doanna
Editor in Chief, Educational Specialist, and Senior Content Creator
Expertise
Child Development Specialist, Child-care Coordinator, Family Support Specialist, Content Writer, Communications Specialist, Educational Consultant, STEAM Teacher
Education
1. University of Social Science and Humanity, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
2. University of Social Science and Humanity, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
3. Oregon State University, Oregan, US
Helen is an experienced educational specialist and content creator, known for her innovative approach to children’s learning. With a background in literature and child development, she composes engaging educational content for SimpleKids.net. Her work emphasizes creativity, engagement, and simplicity, aiming to make learning enjoyable and accessible for children and their families.