Moon; moonlight; goddess of the moon
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Belle
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Belle.
Primary meaning
Beautiful; fair
Pronunciation: BEHL
Profile summary
French word for 'beautiful.' Popularized by Disney's 'Beauty and the Beast' (1991). Also a short form of Isabelle or Annabelle. Used as a given name since the 19th century. The current meaning shown for this name is Beautiful; fair. The catalog pronunciation is listed as BEHL. It is listed alongside the related form Bella. Belle appears in girl naming lists and classic style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Belle is currently cataloged under French (from latin) origin, and this page describes its meaning as Beautiful; fair.
Origin note
This profile is grouped under French (from latin) origin.
Usage note
In this catalog, Belle is grouped as a classic girl name. Related form for this profile: Bella. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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