Bella
BELL-uh
✦ Meaning
“Italian meaning 'beautiful,' derived from Latin 'bellus.' A short, melodic name symbolizing beauty, popularized by 'Twilight' and Italian heritage.”
Popularity Over Time
Currently ranked #109 in the United States.
Origin
Syllables
2
Style
Famous Bearers
- Bella Swan (Twilight)
- Bella Hadid
- Bella Thorne
Cross-Cultural Notes
Works across Italian, Spanish, English, and Portuguese cultures
People Also Ask
Italian meaning 'beautiful,' derived from Latin 'bellus.' A short, melodic name symbolizing beauty, popularized by 'Twilight' and Italian heritage.
Bella is currently ranked #109 in the United States. Usage has stayed pretty consistent over the past decade.
Bella works beautifully as a full name and does not lend itself to an obvious short form. Most parents see that as a feature.
Names that pair beautifully with Bella include Clara, Aria, Celia, Alba.