Belle

At a Glance: Name: Belle – Meaning: beautiful; also short form of Isabelle/Annabelle – Origin: French – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: BEL

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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

Phonetic: BEL   IPA: /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.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Belle mean?

Beautiful; also short form of isabelle/annabelle. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Belle)

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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