Names That Mean Beautiful

Pronounced Beecham, but still too fancy and fey. Likewise Beaufort (beautiful fort), Beaufoy (beautiful beech tree), and Beaumont (beautiful mountain).

An extremely rare name of Ancient Greek origin which could be a novel way to Callie. There is a minor Harry Potter character by the name: Callidora Black (later Longbottom).

Rupin is one of those names that is virtually unknown in the Western world and yet is easily translated because it feels so familiar -- parts Rupert, Robin, and Reuben. A handsome choice.

Soft and appealing, with a whiff of vanilla.

Any name that means handsome has something going for it, and Nohea may appeal especially due to its proximity to the popular Noah.

This beautiful and fresh name has a timeless meaning. Its popular -eth ending ensures it sits well with traditional names like Judith and Elizabeth, while its uncommon Y beginning makes it a good choice for parents looking for unique baby names. We think this name is a pretty alternative to the tired Yasmin/Yasmeen and the minimalist Yara.

Also spelled Merinda, this name meaning beautiful comes from the language of the Gadigal people in Eastern Australia. One famous bearer of this name is Merindah Donnelly, a dancer and nominee for Australian of the Year.

Nefertari Meritmut was the first and favorite wife of pharoah Ramesses II "the Great". She was highly educated and undertook important diplomatic work on behalf of her husband, corresponding with other prominent figures and even making speeches.

Peaked in the 1990s.

Rhythmic and unusual.

In the Bible this was the name of a midwife who helped deliver Moses.

Pretty and unusual.

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

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.

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

This name is a variation of U'i lani, which means heavenly beauty in Hawaiian.

Both an independent name and an alternate spelling of Jada.

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.

This fairly common Korean girls' name counts Korean actress Lee Mi-Yeon and American composer Serra Miyeun Hwang among notable bearers.