Its original name had been Civitella (Latin: Civitas Vitellia). The town council changed that name to its current one in 1880, out of the belief that the town lay on the site of an ancient town called Belecre, possibly from the Latin bella aegra (blood-stained wars).

Discover the beauty of the city's striking landscope, welcome to Bellegra, Italy. When planning a trip to Bellegra, make sure you visit its near-by prime city of Rome. Take a short trip from Bellegra and set some time aside to explore the Rome. Dotted with places like Colosseum, St Peters Basilica, Pantheon; it will definitely be a good idea. Most online packages to this city are of 1-2 days.