Belle French

"Sometimes the best book has the dustiest jacket. And sometimes, the best teacup is chipped."

- Belle to Mr. Gold

Belle French, also known as Mrs. Gold and briefly known as Lacey, is a character on ABC's Once Upon a Time. She débuts in the twelfth episode of the first season. She is portrayed by starring cast member Emilie de Ravin, and is the Storybrooke counterpart of Belle.

Trivia
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Etymology

 * The name "Belle" is of French origin derived from the same word that means "beautiful".
 * The surname "French" is of French origin derived from the surname "de Freynes" and itself derived from the word "fraxinus" that means "ash-tree".
 * The name "Lacey" is of English origin derived from the variant name spelling "Lacy" and the word "lassy" which is the name of a town in Normandy, France.

Character Notes

 * Like Disney's adaption of the same character, Belle is interested in books and is given access to a library by her love interest.
 * Belle considers herself an expert at rehabilitation.
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Props Notes

 * The box that Belle opens in Hook's ship contains gold coins and a bell.
 * The necklace Mr. Gold procures out of thin air and gives to Lacey is the same necklace from Belle's nightmare in "The Crocodile".
 * When Belle is searching for the Snow Queen, she is is wearing a dagger-printed scarf; a reference to the Dark One's Dagger.

Appearances
Note: "Archive" denotes archive footage.