Bellatrix

At a Glance: Name: Bellatrix – Meaning: female warrior – Origin: Latin – Gender: primarily used for girls – Pronunciation: BEL-uh-triks

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Bellatrix is a Latin name meaning "female warrior," pronounced BEL-uh-triks. It's a bold, distinctive choice for a parent who wants a name with a clear, strong meaning behind it.

Meaning & Origin of Bellatrix

Meaning: Female warrior.

Origin: Latin.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Bellatrix

Phonetic: BEL-uh-triks   IPA: /ˈbɛlətrɪks/

Popularity of Bellatrix

Bellatrix ranked #3961 in 2024, with 37 babies given the name that year. That's both its latest and its highest ranking in the 2008-2024 data, so it's a rare name that has never climbed higher than it is right now.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 2008–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Bellatrix mean?

Female warrior. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Bellatrix)

How do you pronounce Bellatrix?

Bellatrix is pronounced BEL-uh-triks (IPA: /ˈbɛlətrɪks/).

Is Bellatrix a popular name right now?

Bellatrix is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #3961 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 2008–2024.)

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