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Belle

Belle is a feminine given name of French origin, derived from the adjective belle meaning “beautiful.” In English usage, Belle appears as a standalone name and is sometimes considered a diminutive or nickname for longer names such as Isabelle or Isabella.

Historically, belle has also been used as a common noun in English to describe a socially prominent

In popular culture, Belle is best known as the heroine of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, the

A separate film titled Belle (2013) is a British historical drama directed by Amma Asante. It tells

Geography and other uses: There are several places named Belle, including communities and towns in the United

or
admired
woman,
as
in
the
phrase
“the
belle
of
the
ball.”
1991
animated
film
that
has
been
adapted
into
various
media
and
a
2017
live-action
remake.
The
character
is
depicted
as
a
bookish
young
woman
who
seeks
to
see
beyond
appearances.
The
name
has
since
become
closely
associated
with
that
character
in
contemporary
culture.
the
life
of
Dido
Elizabeth
Belle,
an
18th-century
mixed-race
woman
raised
in
aristocratic
Britain,
highlighting
themes
of
race,
class,
and
family.
States
and
elsewhere.
The
term
is
also
encountered
in
historical
and
literary
contexts
to
denote
beauty
or
a
fashionable
woman.