Names That Mean Beautiful

Cool and bluesy southern city name chosen by musician-activist Bono for his daughter.

Most common in Japan in the mid-20th century, but to Western ears it doesn't sound dated.

Common choice for anime characters.

Variant of Maribel

Anglicized form of the Irish name Aoibheann, which is also in use in Ireland itself. Eavie/Evie would make an adorable short form.

Also a masculine name in Ireland, this name denotes someone with good looks. Sounds like Kyla.

Pretty and unusual.

Sultry name given added interest by that double 'a'.

All names bella have been popular in recent years, and though Clarabella suffers from its association with Clarabelle clown and cow, it may rise as those negative images fade.

Nizhoni is the Navajo word for "beautiful." It's a rare, elegant, and meaningful option, used as a baby name for around 30 baby girls each year. It's uniquely common in Arizona, a large part of Navajo Nation.

Common name in Japan primarily associated with Hitomi (Furuya), a mononymous Japanese singer.

This handsome Japanese name has dozens of possible meanings, depending on the kanji characters used.

Maliha comes from the Arabic word malih, meaning "beautiful."

Depending on the kanji used, this sweet name can have links to the number three, making it perfect for a third child.

Combine the charm of Beau with the strength of Ford and you’ll get Beauford, an attractive French surname waiting to be discovered. The most notable bearer is Beauford Delaney, a modernist painter who participated in the Harlem Renaissance.

Pronounced like the word "even," this was a common name among the ancient royal families of Ireland, and has now become popular again.

A common French surname, typically for someone who was from one of the numerous places called Beaufort in France. A refined route to laid-back nickname Beau.

Argider is a somewhat used boys' name in Basque-speaking parts of Spain.

Not a variation on Rose, but definitely made familiar by the similarity.