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Norse
Hela, another name for Hel, is the Norse goddess of death and the underworld. The Hela form has been appropriated by Marvel for its goddess of death.
Scandinavian
"will, determination"
Ulla, the beautiful Swedish secretary in The Producers (played by Uma Thurman in the movie) who purrs, "Ven you got it, flaunt it," has changed the image of this name forever. Ulla may stand on its…
Variation of Claribel, English combination of Clara + -bel, Latin
"bright + beautiful"
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.
Latin variation of Arabella
"beautiful altar"
Lacks the vintage charm of the original Arabella, but with the love for all names Bella, it might appeal to some.
English, combination of Mary and Bella
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + beautiful"
Variant of Maribella
Latin
"beautiful view"
Has a decidedly middle-aged image.
Combination of Ada and Bella, German, Turkish, and French
"noble and beautiful, or beautiful island"
Ada is one of those names found in two different languages with two different meanings. As a German name, it means noble or nobility, and as a Turkish name, it means island. Bella means beautiful, so…
Bailou is a feminine name with uncertain origins, possibly a variant of Bailey or a creative modern invention. It may have French influences or connections to the surname Bailou/Baillou. The name has…
Italian
"to be at the mercy of"
A unique cousin to Talia.
French
"from Bellou"
Unusual surname with rowdy quality.
Balou is a feminine name that likely draws inspiration from various sources, including the beloved bear character Baloo from Rudyard Kipling's 'The Jungle Book.' The alternative spelling with 'ou'…
Spanish variation of Bella
Pretty and unusual translation of Bella.
Modern invented name
Combination of sounds from Bella / Belinda and Melissa. The counterpart to Melinda, if you will.
Spanish and Basque diminutive of Isabella, Italian
"pledged to God; beautiful"
A nickname for Bella or Isabella, from Isabelita.
"fighter"
A beautiful name with a combative meaning (from the Latin bellare "to fight"), belonging to a Roman goddess of war. Bellona has never appeared on the SSA list, but it could be an intriguing option…
Belma is a feminine name with Bosnian, Turkish, and broader Balkan origins. In Bosnian, it's believed to mean 'white gazelle,' combining beauty and grace in its imagery. The name gained particular…
Invented literary name
"beautiful shining one"
The name of the character in Edmund Spenser's "The Faerie Queene" whom the poet intended as a representation of Queen Elizabeth I. While it will no doubt thrill your daughter's English professor, the…
Billa is a feminine name with multiple origins and meanings across different cultures. In Sanskrit traditions, it can mean 'cat' or relate to the bilva tree, considered sacred. In Germanic language…
Flower name from English
"blue bell"
Bluebell is one flower name that is used very quietly. Geri "Ginger Spice" Halliwell joined her former Spice Sisters in creative baby-naming with this adventurous — some might say outlandish —…
English flower name or compound name, Blue + Belle
"blue + beautiful"
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…
