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Bella Pet Name

Bella is a popular cats and dogs name, meaning "Beautiful" and originating from Italian (Latin), most often given to female pets, with a classic, elegant, timeless style, ranked #3 among dog names and ranked #5 among cat names, across 12,934 pet records in our database.

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Bella at a glance

MeaningBeautiful
OriginItalian
LanguageLatin
StyleClassic, elegant, timeless
Length5 letters
Syllables2
GenderMostly female
PetsDogs, cats and other pets

How popular is Bella as a pet name?

Bella is one of the more commonly used pet name in our database.

#3

Dog Name

#5

Cat Name

12,934

Pet Records

Bella pet name popularity over time

20042005200620072008200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Is Bella a boy or girl pet name?

Based on the pet records in our database:

Female100%
Male0%

Bella is more commonly used for female pets, but it may also be used for both.

Is Bella more popular for dogs or cats?

Dogs26%
Cats5%
Other69%

Which dog breeds are commonly named Bella?

Based on the available breed data, Bella appears among:

Yorkshire Terrier (832)Shih Tzu (689)Maltese (365)Chihuahua (337)American Pit Bull Mix / Pit Bull Mix (266)LABRADOR RETRIEVER (51)LAB MIX (36)GER SHEPHERD (25)
See more: Dog Names by Breed

What does the name Bella mean?

Bella means "Beautiful" and comes from Italian (Latin).

The name is associated with classic, elegant, timeless, which makes it a popular choice for pets.

Names like Bella

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Bella nicknames

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What kind of pet name is Bella?

Bella fits these categories:

Bella as a human name

Bella is also used as a human name. Ranked #1 for girls in the US (SSA 2024)

Name insights for Bella

Dogs
Cats
affectionateplayful
golden retriever: Golden Retrievers are known for their beauty and friendly nature.
labrador retriever: Labradors are popular, beautiful dogs with a friendly disposition.

Where does our pet-name data come from?

PetNamesGenerator's popularity information is based on publicly available pet datasets and other documented sources.

Data coverage

2004 — 2026

Pet records analyzed

12,934

Last updated

2026-09-18

Allegheny County Dog Licenses: 599 recordsAustin Animal Center: 1 recordsNYC Dog Licensing: 8,899 recordsSeattle Pet Licenses: 169 recordsToronto Licensed Pets: 3,266 records
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