Meaning & Origin
A female given name from French.
Belle is a girl's baby name of French origin, from the French belle meaning "beautiful" — one of the most direct and universally understood name meanings in any language. It has been used across France and the English-speaking world since the 18th century.
Belle carries the fairy-tale warmth of Disney's bookish, independent princess from Beauty and the Beast, giving it a literary, romantic quality that resonates deeply. With nearly 19,000 U.S. births recorded, it has returned strongly as parents rediscover its simple, perfect combination of brevity and beauty.