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Bellatrix

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Pronounced BEL-ah-triks /ˈbɛl.ə.trɪks/High

Meaning: From Latin bellatrix, 'female warrior' — the Amazon Star in Orion's shoulder; Potter-famousHigh

In 30 seconds: A warrior written in the stars: Bellatrix is Orion's Amazon Star — Latin for 'female warrior' — and yes, Harry Potter's most dangerous witch. Fierce beyond apology.
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Origin HighLatin
MeaningFrom Latin bellatrix, 'female warrior' — the Amazon Star in Orion's shoulder; Potter-famous
U.S. rank (2025)#4674 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births29 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 355

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420082025

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

Bellatrix comes from Latin, 'female warrior' — the name astronomers gave the bright star in Orion's shoulder, called the Amazon Star. J.K. Rowling's Bellatrix Lestrange gave the warlike beauty pop-culture infamy.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, warrior at the root, and starlit-fierce.

Did you know? Bellatrix blazes in Orion's shoulder as the 'Amazon Star' — centuries before Helena Bonham Carter's deranged Lestrange made it a villain parents secretly admire.
Overall data confidence 85%
Star-name references — Bellatrix — etymology

Variations

BellaBeatrix

Nicknames

BellaTrixie

Famous Bearers

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If you like Bellatrix…

Beatrix— the 'voyager' near-name with Trixie charm
Bella— the soft short form inside it
Lyra— a fellow Potter-loved star name
Artemis— the companion warrior-goddess pick

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Bellatrix mean?

Bellatrix is Latin for 'female warrior' — the Amazon Star in Orion.

How do you pronounce Bellatrix?

It's said BEL-ah-triks /ˈbɛl.ə.trɪks/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Bellatrix a boy or girl name?

Bellatrix is a girl's name.

How popular is Bellatrix?

Bellatrix is a very rare name in the U.S.

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