Beautiful; ringer of the bell
As a surname-turned-given name, Bell has two primary roots. It often derives from the French 'belle', meaning beautiful, or it functions as an occupational name for a bell-ringer or bell-maker. In some cases, it originated as a topographic name for someone living near a prominent bell tower.
About 8 girls were named Bell in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Acclaimed author, professor, and social activist
A character in the manga and anime series 'Black Clover' · Black Clover
