Names That Mean Beautiful

The name of a city in New Hampshire which takes its name from the Nashua River, named by the Indigenous Algonquian tribe the Nashuway or Nashua. A striking alternative to Joshua.

Hermosa, the name of a California beach town, means "beautiful".

Popular in mid-century Norway, Turid was ultimately derived from the Old Norse name Þórfríðr, from Þórr, "Thor," and fríðr, "beautiful." Turi is a more contemporary spelling, connected to aviator Turi Widerøe.

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

Not a traditional name, but this Romance phrase rolls off the tongue so easily we're surprised no one used it sooner — it first appeared on the US charts in 2020. Its mirror-image name, Rosabella, is growing in popularity, and we can see Bellarosa doing the same.

Serviceable spelling of a cute but pandemic name that appears as everything from Cali to Callie to Kaylee and Kayleigh. Are these all the same names? Though there may be subtle differences in pronunciation and theoretical derivation, they certainly feel similar.

Variant of Maribella

Kauno was derived from the Finnish word kaunis, meaning "beautiful."

Unusual yet accessible name with the fashionable double-L sound. Lilting and lovely.

Leinani was a popular girl name in Hawaii during the first half of the 20th century. Today it could make a good update to Leilani.

Alternative spelling of Yamileth, ultimately from Arabic Jamila.

This spelling of Melinda is used primarily in Amish communities.

Variant of Maribel or Maribelle

An offbeat form of Buford that you're unlikely to find on birth certificates today. Maybe for a pet.

A traditional Welsh name that looks like a variant of Arden, but actually derives from the Welsh word for "beautiful".

An attractive Japanese name with appealing meanings.

An ancient Egyptian name with noble ties — Nofret, or Neferet, was a princess of Egypt during the third century B.C.

A lovely Hawaiian name meaning "you are beautiful" that feels on trend with Leilani, Ailani, and related names.