What does the name Belle mean?

The name Belle means "Beautiful".

What is the origin of the name Belle?

Belle is a name of French origin.

How popular is the name Belle?

In 2023, 254 babies were named Belle in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Is Belle a girl's name?

Yes, Belle is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Belle

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Births Last Year: 254 →

All-Time Total: 11,720

Peak Year: 1915

Belle is derived from the French word "belle," meaning beautiful. It has been used as a given name in English-speaking countries since the 19th century.

Notable Namesakes

Belle Boyd - Confederate spy during the American Civil War.
Belle Montrose - Vaudeville performer and mother of Bette Davis.
Belle Baker - Singer and actress in early 20th century.
Belle Mitchell - American actress known for "The Birth of a Nation."
Belle da Costa Greene - Librarian and Morgan Library director.
Belle Bennett - Silent film actress in the 1910s.
Belle Case La Follette - Women's suffrage and peace activist.
Belle Baruch - American heiress and conservationist.
Belle Starr - Outlaw in the American Old West.

Complementary Names / Sisters

Girl names closely related to Belle

Davina Kaiya Mila Aria Penelope Athena Melody Jade

Complementary Names / Brothers

Boy names closely related to Belle

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Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Belle

Beau Belinda Bella Shaina Shayna Zuri

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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