TheNameDBBell
UnisexMeaning
A surname derived from the word 'bell,' originally referring to someone who made or rang bells, or a topographical feature.
Etymology
Bell comes from the Old English 'belle,' referring to a bell-shaped object or the sound-making instrument. As a surname, it likely originated as an occupational name for a bell-maker or bell-ringer.
About the Name Bell
Bell is primarily a surname in English and Scottish cultures, though it has been used as a given name in modern times. It has historical roots in both occupational and topographical naming traditions.