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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Beautiful; also short form of Isabelle/Annabelle
- Origin
- French
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- BEL
Belle is a French name that means beautiful, and it's often used on its own as a short form of Isabelle or Annabelle. It's pronounced BEL, with both a worldly and clean, modern feel for a girl.
Meaning & Origin of Belle
Meaning: Beautiful; also short form of Isabelle/Annabelle.
Origin: French.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Belle
BELIPA /ˈbɛl/
Popularity of Belle
Belle hit its peak all the way back in 1880, ranking #90 with 238 babies given the name that year. By 2024 it had slipped to #1005, even though 254 babies were named Belle — a reminder of how much more spread out names are today.
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FAQ
What does the name Belle mean?
Beautiful; also short form of Isabelle/Annabelle. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Belle?
Belle is pronounced BEL (IPA: /ˈbɛl/).
Is Belle a popular name right now?
Belle peaked at #90 in 1880 and is ranked #1005 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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