Belle
Belle: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /bɛl/
Meaning and origin of Belle
Root meaning: “beauty, beautiful”
- A female given name from French.
- A female given name from English.
Etymology
From French belle (“beauty, beautiful”), from Latin bella.
How popular is Belle?
Since 1880, 19,227 girls in the U.S. have been named Belle. Its highest rank for girls was #90 in 1880. In 2025, 247 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Belle FAQ
What does the name Belle mean?
Belle traces back to a root meaning "beauty, beautiful". A female given name from French. A female given name from English. From French belle (“beauty, beautiful”), from Latin bella.
What is the origin of the name Belle?
Belle is listed as a name of French origin.
How popular is the name Belle?
Since 1880, 19,227 girls in the U.S. have been named Belle. Its highest rank for girls was #90 in 1880. In 2025, 247 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Belle a boy or girl name?
Belle is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 19,227 girls and 0 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.