Cat Names That Mean Beautiful

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

One spelling of a well-used Arabic name. Hussein ibn Ali was a grandson of the Prophet Muhammad. It gained in popularity in the USA during the presidency of Barack Hussein Obama.

You can just hear some sassy dame in a 1930s movie using this name. We prefer the original -- or even its original, Amabel.

A little-known Callie name, belonging to a naiad in Greek mythology – a daughter of the god of the Nile. She was one of the wives of Aegyptus.

Claribel improves on its mother name Clarabelle by distancing itself from the clown and the cow.

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

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

A modern Hebrew translation of Shayna, the Yiddish word for "beautiful," and commonly heard in Israel.

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.

Common Japanese name among Gen X women.

Keefe is an energetic Irish surname occasionally used as a first. Only caveat: Will people think your little Keefe is a Keith with enunciation problems?

Relatively unusual as a given name in Japan.

Ahsen is derived from the masculine Arabic name Ahsan and is used on both sexes in Turkey, however, it is more popular among baby girls.

As handsome as its meaning suggests. Variant spelling Wassim is a Top 100 name in France.

Popular Indonesian name that may leave a young girl in an English=speaking country open to teasing.

A pleasant and adaptable place name for a part of Tel Aviv.

Adjectives names are the latest class of word names to gain popularity in the US, a trend spurred by celebrities. Beautiful is one of the more established adjective names — first used in 1997 — yet has never been given to more than 70 baby girls in a single year.

A soft and strong Indian name with a great meaning.

This name could get shortened to Tass or Sanee.

Lovely Hebrew name with distinctive double a's, but beware of possible "banana" teasing.