Bellatrix Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationbe-LA-triks / /bəˈlætrɪks/Latin; English
Meaning
female warrior (Latin); star (English)
Historical & Cultural Background
In Latin, 'Bellatrix' means 'female warrior' and has been used in various historical contexts to denote strength and valor. The name has also been adopted in English, notably popularized by its use in literature and astronomy, referring to a star in the constellation Orion.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Bella
- Trixie
International Variants
- Bellatrix (Spanish)
- Bellatrix (Italian)
Famous people named Bellatrix
Bellatrix Lestrange — character in the Harry Potter series.
Bellatrix (star) — name of a star in Orion.
Fictional characters named Bellatrix
Bellatrix Lestrange — Harry Potter series.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Bellatrix was first seen in the United States in 2008. Bellatrix has ranked as high as #1356 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has been most popular in California. In the past 5 years the name Bellatrix has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Bellatrix (2022)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2009 | 12 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2011 | 10 |
| 2012 | 12 |
| 2013 | 10 |
| 2014 | 9 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 24 |
| 2017 | 29 |
| 2018 | 15 |
| 2019 | 30 |
| 2020 | 21 |
| 2021 | 35 |
| 2022 | 37 |
| 2023 | 25 |
| 2024 | 37 |