Bell Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Bell Name at a Glance

Name	Bell
Meaning	Diminutive of Belinda: From the Old German Betlindis, which is derived from the word for snake.
Origin	German
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Bell Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Bell means “Diminutive of Belinda: From the Old German Betlindis, which is derived from the word for snake”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Bell Name Origin

Our database records Bell under German origin. Browse more German baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Bell a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Bell is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Bell

When considering Bell for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.