Bella

[bel-uh]

noun

a female given name, form of Isabella.

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Examples from the Web for bella

Contemporary Examples

Commissioned psychologists Charles F. Bond Jr. and Bella M. DePaulo to review more than 200 studies on body language.
P.J. on the Owl-Monkey Project and the Science of Chick Flicks
P. J. O’Rourke
April 6, 2014
The t-shirt that Bella wore in her very first Twillight kissing scene with Edward is now up for auction.
Marc Jacobs May Bid Adieu to Louis Vuitton; Elle Man Launches in France
The Fashion Beast Team
September 30, 2013
Catherine Hardwicke, who directed the first movie, went so far as to test out Browning as Bella.
‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ Fans Need to Chill
Tricia Romano
September 5, 2013
After watching Kristen Stewart in the indie film Into the Wild, Hardwicke thought the young actress might be her Bella.
‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ Fans Need to Chill
Tricia Romano
September 5, 2013
“I would ask Montel what he was thinking when he hired her,” Bella said.
What Psychic Sylvia Brown Didn’t See
Winston Ross
May 10, 2013

Historical Examples

Don't let me be surprised at your seeming unsisterliness, Bella.
Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9)
Samuel Richardson
It is not my fault, Bella, the opportune gentleman don't come!
Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9)
Samuel Richardson
I met only with insult for this—Bella has not a feeling heart.
Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9)
Samuel Richardson
Now the hard-hearted Bella interlards her speech with invective!
Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9)
Samuel Richardson
Well, well, Bella; I am the less obliged to you; that's all.
Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9)
Samuel Richardson

Word Origin and History for bella

Bella

fem. proper name, from Italian bella "fair," from Latin bella, fem. of bellus "beautiful, fair" (see bene-). In some cases short for Isabella (see Isabel).

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