Names That Mean Beautiful

With a sunny, airy sound, a clunky-cool look, and a lovely, nature-inspired meaning, Solfrid was popular in its native Norway back in the mid-20th century, but has been out of the Top 100 since the 60s and has yet to catch on elsewhere. Made up of the Old Norse elements,sól meaning "sun" and fríðr meaning "beautiful" or "beloved", notable bearers include Olympic weightlifter, Solfrid Koanda, actress Solfrid Heier, and content creator, known as Solfrid ASMR.

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?

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

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

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

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

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.

Beauty con brio italiano.

This name could get shortened to Tass or Sanee.

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).

Susmita, also spelled Sushmita which more accurately reflects its pronunciation, is an Indian or Bengali name widely unknown in the Western World but with definite potential.

If you're looking for an Irish last name that moves beyond Casey and Cassidy, this one is pleasant sounding and worth considering. Kavanaugh, which can also be spelled Cavanagh, Cavenagh, Kavanagh, and Cavanaugh, is one of the few traditional Irish surnames not to start with Mc or O'. Kavanagh relates to the name first Kevin or Caomhan. Early kings of Leinster bore the name Kavanaugh.

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

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

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

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.

Soft and appealing, with a whiff of vanilla.

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

A name seen in the Punjab regions of India, and well used in the Indian diaspora, with a fabulous sound and meaning. Canadian author Rupinder Gill and Indian singer Rupinder Handa are notable bearers of this name.

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