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Belladonna

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Pronounced bel-ə-DON-ah /ˌbɛl.əˈdɑn.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Italian bella donna, 'beautiful lady' — also the name of the deadly nightshade plant; routes layeredMedium

In 30 seconds: Beautiful lady: Belladonna joins Bella — 'beautiful' — with Donna, 'lady'. Dramatic, lyrical, and bold (also a nightshade plant, which we note).
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Origin LowLatin, Italian
MeaningFrom Italian bella donna, 'beautiful lady' — also the name of the deadly nightshade plant; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#4783 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births28 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2009
Total births (all-time)≈ 463

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202120012025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Belladonna comes from Italian bella donna, 'beautiful lady' — a romantic compound of Bella ('beautiful') and Donna ('lady'). It is also the name of the nightshade plant (Atropa belladonna), once used cosmetically (routes layered, which we note honestly). A dramatic, lyrical name.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, beautiful-lady at the root, and dramatic.

Did you know? Belladonna means 'beautiful lady' in Italian (bella donna) — and is also the name of the deadly nightshade plant (once used by ladies to dilate their eyes); dramatic and lyrical, which we flag.
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Belladonna — routes layered

Variations

BellaDonnaBelladona

Nicknames

BellaDonna

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Belladonna mean?

Belladonna is Italian for 'beautiful lady' (and the name of a nightshade plant); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Belladonna?

It's said bel-ə-DON-ah /ˌbɛl.əˈdɑn.ɑ/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Belladonna a boy or girl name?

Belladonna is a girl's name.

How popular is Belladonna?

Belladonna is a rare name in the U.S.

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