Girl name · Italian
Bella
“beautiful”
Vibes
Explore Bella further
Similar-feel alternatives, or middle-name candidates that pair well with Bella — both ranked by the same scoring system (vibe overlap, syllable rhythm, origin compatibility).
About the name
Bella is Italian for "beautiful" — plain and unapologetic — living both alone and inside Isabella, Arabella, and Annabella like a jewel in different settings.
Twilight's heroine pushed it to independent fame; it holds seventy-third place in America in 2024.
The name says exactly what it means and means exactly what it says. It pairs well with longer middles (Bella Josephine, Bella Genevieve) that give the sparkle a chain. On our vibe map it is Vintage Elegant in Italian — beauty as birthright.
More Italian names
Bella sits in our Italian set — these share its roots.
All Italian names →Bella — common questions
Is Bella a boy or girl name?
Bella is traditionally a girl name of Italian origin. It ranked #136 among US girls' names in 2025.
What does the name Bella mean?
Bella means “beautiful” of Italian origin. Bella is Italian for "beautiful" — plain and unapologetic — living both alone and inside Isabella, Arabella, and Annabella like a jewel in different settings.
Where does the name Bella come from?
Bella is Italian in origin. Twilight's heroine pushed it to independent fame; it holds seventy-third place in America in 2024.
How popular is Bella?
Bella ranked #136 in US Social Security Administration data for 2025, which makes it familiar without being crowded.
Bring the name into the room
A couple of nice things named Bella you might want for the nursery.