Why is it called bocce ball?

Why is it called bocce ball? The Latin word bottia (ball) is the root of the Italian word boccia or bocce. Latin also used the word boulles (balls), hence the name bowls for the British form of the game, and in France the game of Boules.

The Latin word bottia (ball) is the root of the Italian word boccia or bocce. Latin also used the word boulles (balls), hence the name bowls for the British form of the game, and in France the game of Boules.