Belle - names that have beauty

Adabelle is a feminine name combining elements of the German name Ada, meaning 'noble' or 'nobility,' with the French suffix 'belle,' meaning 'beautiful.' This charming combination creates a name suggesting 'beautiful nobility' or 'noble beauty.' With its vintage sound and melodic quality, Adabelle has the character of names popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Though never widely common, it has experienced small revivals as parents rediscover vintage names. The name offers the possibility of Ada or Belle as natural nicknames. Adabelle conveys elegance and femininity while remaining distinctive, appealing to parents seeking a name with classic charm that isn't overused.

Annabel is a spirited name that embodies quirky British gentility. Appearing in Scotland as early as the twelfth century, where it was a royal name, it also recalls the romantic Edgar Allan Poe poem Annabel Lee, written upon the death of his young wife, Virginia.

This more succinct form of the elegant Arabella might appeal to those who are looking for a less popular spin on Annabel or those who like the sounds of Arabella but want something with fewer frills. Given to 120 girls in 2023, it is around ten times less popular than its longer counterpart.

Belle has nothing but positive associations, from "belle of the ball" to "Southern belle" to the heroine of Disney's Beauty and the Beast. As if this weren't enough good things, Belle is also one of the most familiar and usable names that mean beautiful. Though it has been overshadowed by the Twilight-influenced Bella and longer forms like Isabella and Annabella, Belle has its own Southern charm and would make a pretty choice as a first or middle name.

A combination name that might be dismissed as a clown and cow name. The sounds are nevertheless pretty and the meaning is good - though spellings Claribel or Clarabel might help distance it from the cow association.

Isabelle is the French variation of Isabel, which emerged in the Middle ages as an Occitan form of Elizabeth. Medieval queens Isabella of Angoulême and Isabella of France helped popularize the name in the United Kingdom. Isobel is the Scottish version, Isabella the Italian, and Izabel is used in Brazil.

Jezebel, the wife of King Ahab in the Hebrew Book of Kings, has long had a bad girl reputation. But in the modern secular world, this is somewhat mitigated by the feminist perspective of her as a strong woman, the power behind the throne. Previously avoided as a baby name, Jezebel is now, along with the also previously avoided Delilah and Desiree, coming into use, helped by its relation to other 'bel' name such as Isabel and Bella.

This spelling variation of Mabel clears up the pronunciation — "may-belle", as opposed to "may-bull". Maybelle is packed with Southern charm, and like sister name Mabel is on the rise, but still on a much smaller scale.

If you're looking for a fresher belle name than Isabelle, Mirabelle is lovely, and we also like the extra flourish of Mirabella. And if you want a nature tie, Mirabelle is also the name of a delicate French plum.

Rosabelle is a charming feminine name combining the classic 'Rosa' (meaning 'rose' in Latin) with the French suffix 'belle' (meaning 'beautiful'). This elegant compound name literally translates to 'beautiful rose,' evoking images of the beloved flower.

Sibelle is a feminine name of Greek origin, considered a variant of Sybil or Sibyl. The original name derives from the Greek 'sibylla' meaning 'prophetess' or 'oracle'. In ancient Greek and Roman culture, Sibyls were women believed to possess prophetic powers. The added '-elle' suffix gives Sibelle a more melodious, French-influenced quality compared to its root form. This elegant variation maintains the mystical and historical associations of the original while offering a softer sound. Though relatively uncommon in modern usage, Sibelle appeals to parents seeking a name with classical roots and a touch of uniqueness. The name carries an air of mystery and wisdom, connected to its oracular origins.