Belle
English · Girl · 1 syllable
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About the name Belle
Belle derives from the French word "belle," meaning "beautiful" or "fair," with roots in Latin "bellus." The name is primarily used in French-speaking cultures and English-speaking countries, gaining popularity through literature and Disney's "Beauty and the Beast," though it has been used across Western Christian societies since at least the 19th century.
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Etymology
Belle derives from the French word "belle," meaning "beautiful" or "fair," with roots in Latin "bellus." The name is primarily used in French-speaking cultures and English-speaking countries, gaining popularity through literature and Disney's "Beauty and the Beast," though it has been used across Western Christian societies since at least the 19th century.
Belle currently ranks #1,013 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1915.
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