'campanophile' originates from Late Latin and Greek, specifically the Late Latin word 'campana' and the Greek word 'philos', where 'campana' meant 'bell' and 'philos' meant 'loving'.

'campanophile' changed from the Latin word 'campana' (which became Old French 'campane' and a New Latin/combining form 'campano-') and was combined with the Greek element 'philos' to form the English coinage 'campanophile' (attested from the 19th century).

Initially, it meant 'lover of bells', and over time it has retained this meaning, referring to someone who loves, collects, or enjoys the ringing of bells.