Probably descriptive, given its position on a ridge. "Belle" is French for beautiful. The name might refer to the township agent's name, J.M. Bell
Bellevue , Bellevue East , Benrose , Berea - JHB , Bertrams , Braamfontein , City and Suburban , Denver , Doornfontein , Droste Park , Fairview - JHB , Ferreiras Dorp , Fordsburg , Highlands , Hillbrow , Jan Hofmeyr , Jeppestown , Jeppestown South , Judiths Paarl , Lorentzville , Malvern - JHB , Marshallstown , Newtown , Pageview , Reynolds View , Selby , Spes Bona , Troyeville , Vrededorp , Wemmer , Westgate , Wolhuter , Yeoville , Salisbury Claims , Johannesburg Central
