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Bella

Bella is a feminine given name. It is a diminutive or nickname form of names ending in -bella, including Isabella. However, it can also derive, unrelatedly, from the Italian, Spanish, Portuguese and (ultimately) Latin words for "beautiful". In French, Belle is a name and word meaning beautiful.

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Meaning

Bella is a feminine given name. It is a diminutive or nickname form of names ending in -bella, inclu

Snapshot

A girl name with 2 syllables. Currently considered common.

Popularity Over Time

U.S. Data (2000-2023)

Explore how the popularity of Bella has changed over the last two decades.

Historical Context & Cultural Origin

Bella is a feminine given name of Latin origin, meaning "beautiful." It often functions as a diminutive or nickname for longer names like Isabella or Annabella. Its popularity surged in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, partly due to its charming sound and positive meaning.

Famous Namesakes

Bella Hadid, Isabella Rossellini, Isabella Blow, Isabella I of Castile

Nicknames & Variations

Izzy, Belle, Bea

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