Meaning & Story
A compound of Bella (Latin: beautiful) and Donna (Italian: lady) — also the name of a highly toxic plant, suggesting dangerous beauty.
Belladonna carries a glorious double identity. In Italian it means 'beautiful lady,' and in botany it names the deadly nightshade plant — whose berries were once used by women to dilate their pupils and enhance their beauty. For a pet, it's a wonderfully theatrical choice that suggests something beautiful and perhaps a touch dangerous. The perfect name for a sleek, stunning female cat or dog who is breathtaking to look at and absolutely knows it.