Bella
Bella comes directly from the Latin and Italian word "bella," meaning beautiful — the feminine form of "bellus." As a name, it began as a diminutive of Isabella and Arabella, but it has been used independently for centuries. The name is essentially the dictionary word for beautiful, which gives it an unusually direct meaning. Bella was popular in the US around 1900 — it was #107 in 1900 — then declined for most of the 20th century. The 2005 novel "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer featured Bella Swan as the protagonist, and the name rocketed from outside the top 500 to #48 by 2010. The Twilight films extended the surge through 2012. What I find interesting is how quickly Twilight has receded, leaving Bella as a standalone name that has outlasted its pop-culture catalyst. The name is now in the US top 100 independent of the franchise. It is short, internationally understandable, and literally means beautiful — a difficult combination to beat. The doubled L gives it a soft Italian glow. Bella is a female name of Italian / Latin origin that means "Beautiful". Direct, warm, and beautiful-sounding. The name says exactly what it means. Bellas tend to be self-assured. US top 100 since 2017. Peaked #48 in 2010. Well-known people named Bella include Bella Swan (fictional, Twilight), Bella Hadid (model), Bella Heathcote (actress), Bella Abzug (politician). Common variations and related forms of Bella include Belle (French), Bella (Italian), Isabella (full form), Bella (Spanish).