Baby girl names with Belle and Bella in them

  1. Adabelle
    • Description:

      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.
  2. Amabelle
    • Origin:

      Variation of Amabel
    • Description:

      This unusual Belle name just might have a chance at greater visibility in this era of all names bell-related, from Queen Isabella to the upwardly mobile Belle and Annabelle to -- why not-- Amabelle.
  3. Annabel
    • Origin:

      Scottish variation of Amabel
    • Meaning:

      "loving"
    • Description:

      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.
  4. Annabelle
    • Origin:

      Combination of Anna and Belle or French form of Amabel
    • Meaning:

      "loving"
    • Description:

      This is a charming name that rose steeply along with other-belle names, such as Isabelle, until the horror film Annabelle and its sequels knocked it out of favor. Made famous by the Edgar Allen Poe poem Annabel Lee. Annabelle is saucy and stylish, a tad upscale, has a sense of humor, is melodious and lively, but is unfortunately off its peak.
  5. Arabella
    • Origin:

      Latin, Scottish
    • Meaning:

      "yielding to prayer; lovable"
    • Description:

      Arabella, lovely and elegant, has long been well used in Britain and finally made it onto the American list in 2005. A Top 50 choice in the UK, in the US in remains in the Top 300, given to around 1300 babies each year.
  6. Arbella
    • Description:

      Arbella is a feminine name with noble historical connections, most notably through Lady Arbella Stuart, a potential successor to Queen Elizabeth I of England in the early 17th century. The name likely derives from the Latin 'orabilis,' meaning 'yielding to prayer,' or possibly as a variant of Arabella, which has roots in the Latin 'orabilis' combined with Scottish influence. Arbella carries an elegant, vintage quality with its melodic three-syllable rhythm. While never reaching widespread popularity, the name maintains an aristocratic, sophisticated air that appeals to parents seeking historical richness with uncommon status. Arbella's antique charm and noble associations make it distinctive without being too unusual, offering a graceful alternative to more common vintage revivals.

  7. Bellarose
    • Description:

      Bellarose is a feminine compound name combining the Italian word "bella," meaning beautiful, with the classic floral name "Rose." This modern creation blends romance languages with English naming traditions to create a name that literally means "beautiful rose." Though relatively new in the naming landscape, Bellarose has gained attention for its melodic quality and romantic imagery. The name carries obvious botanical connections, evoking the elegance and beauty of roses, while its Italian element adds a touch of exotic sophistication. As a contemporary choice, Bellarose appeals to parents seeking something distinctively feminine with a clear meaning. While still uncommon, the name has increased in usage alongside other floral and compound names in recent years.
  8. Bellatrix
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "female warrior"
    • Description:

      J.K. Rowling is a modern master of naming who brought a whole constellation of ancient and celestial names to modern parents. Bellatrix, of one of the stars of Orion, combines fashionable names Bella and Beatrix to make a convivial and original name. The down side: the Harry Potter character Bellatrix, played by Helena Bonham Carter, is a character so evil she's called a Death Eater, killing one beloved character and being murdered by another. And the name Bellatrix is so closely associated with that character that it might be challenging to sidestep the association.
  9. Bluebelle
    • Origin:

      Flower name or compound name, Blue + Belle
    • Meaning:

      "blue + beautiful"
    • Description:

      An elaboration of the word and nature name Bluebell or a combination of the names Blue and Belle, giving the meaning "beautiful blue" or "blue and beautiful". While Bluebell is the more popular spelling, Bluebelle is given to around 20 girls in the UK each year, but none in the US.
  10. Bellamarie
    • Belleamy
      • Clarabella
        • Origin:

          Latin
        • Meaning:

          "bright and beautiful"
        • Description:

          All names bella have been popular in recent years, and though Clarabella suffers from its association with Clarabelle clown and cow, it may rise as those negative images fade.
      • Dulcibella
        • Origin:

          Latin
        • Meaning:

          "sweet and pretty"
        • Description:

          Dulcibella is an old name that's fallen into disuse but may rise again with the new wave of fashionable names that end in -bel, -belle, and -bella. Behind the Name says that the medieval form of the name was the Dowsabel, which we definitely do not see making a comeback. But Dulcibel or Dulcibelle could work.
      • Dulcibelle
        • Isabella
          • Origin:

            Spanish and Italian variation of Elizabeth, Hebrew
          • Meaning:

            "pledged to God"
          • Description:

            Isabella has been a Top 10 name for girls in the US for two decades now. The Latinate form of Isabel, a variation of Elizabeth which originally derived from the Hebrew name Elisheba, Isabella reigned as Number 1 in 2009 and 2010.
        • Isabelle
          • Origin:

            French variation of Isabel
          • Meaning:

            "pledged to God"
          • Description:

            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.
        • Lulabelle
          • Origin:

            English combination of Lula and Belle
          • Meaning:

            "famous beauty"
          • Description:

            Cutesy combination of Lula and Belle. Lula is a short form of names starting with the "Lu" sound, which may derive from Germanic hlud "famous", and Belle is French for "beautiful".
        • Marbella
          • Origin:

            Spanish place name
          • Meaning:

            "beautiful sea"
          • Description:

            The name of the resort city on Spain's Costa del Sol is pronounced mar-BAY-a, setting it apart from the bella-name competition -- though many English speakers won't realize that. And it probably doesn't matter unless you pointedly want to reference the place via your daughter's name. Marbella, with the Ls pronounced, is a pretty choice given to about 100 baby girls each year.
        • Maybelle
          • Origin:

            Variation of Mabel; combination of May and Belle; "loveable"
          • Meaning:

            "loveable"
          • Description:

            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.
        • Mirabella
          • Origin:

            Italian variation of Mirabelle
          • Meaning:

            "wonderful"
          • Description:

            The short-lived magazine edited by former Vogue chief Grace Mirabella put this beautiful name off-limits for a while, but now it's perfectly fit to join the fashionable Bella pantheon. More distinctive than Isabella.