All names A–Z
What does Bella mean?
Italian: Means "beautiful" — a warm, timeless favourite..
Is Bella a good dog name?
Excellent to call. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.
Bella in the Pets in the City community
Ranked #2 all-time — about 12.7 in every 1,000 dogs we care for (438 dogs). Trend: steady.
From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres, as of 2026-08-01. Our community, not a national census.
What kind of dog does Bella suit?
Classic
Human name
Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.
Our entirely unscientific pack opinion
A Royal Welcome for Bella
When Bella checked into the Dog Hotel, the other pups whispered, "She must have a royal pedigree! Just look at that name—her biscuits are probably served on a silver platter!"