Baby Names Meaning Beautiful

Beauty comes in all shapes and forms and doesn’t necessarily refer to physical beauty. We all want our baby to be beautiful and below is a list of baby names that mean conveys a sense of beauty, whether it be inside or outside. Any of these names would be ideal for a baby born any time of the year.

Astrid

Astrid is of Old Norse origin and has strong associations with beauty. In Old Norse myth, it was the name of a valkyrie. The name, translated, means ‘beautiful goddess.’

Bella

Bella is linked to both the French and Italian word for beautiful and is also a shortened form of Isabella.

Beau

Beau has had a surge in popularity recently. It originates from France and like Belle, its feminine counterpart, means ‘beautiful.’ It can sometimes be used as a girl’s name too.

Callisto

Callisto is an uncommon name of Greek origin. In Greek mythology, Callisto was a nymph of Artemis. It is also the name of a moon, the third-largest in the solar system, of the planet Jupiter. The name itself means ‘most beautiful.’ 

Fumiko

This Japanese girl’s name may mean ‘child of treasured body’ or ‘child of abundant beauty.’ Parents hope a child with this name will grow to be a strong successful woman.

Jolie

Jolie comes from the French word for ‘pretty’ and has recently been adopted into a girl’s given name. 

Linda

The popular name Linda may have originally developed as a shortened form of Belinda. The word ‘linda’ also means ‘pretty’ in Spanish, ‘neat’ in Italian and ‘snake’ in German.

Mei

Mei is an Asian name and is the Chinese word for ‘beautiful.’ It can also mean ‘plum,’ as the two characters are pronounced similarly.

Selma

Selma is a name of Gaelic origin and it means ‘beautiful.’

Tiegan

Tiegan is a name which derives from the Cornish word for something pretty and ornamental. It is still a rather rare name. The name means ‘beautiful thing.’

Zayn

This name has an Arabic origin, but is commonly found across Hebrew-, Malaysian- and English-speaking countries. It is said to mean ‘beautiful.’

We hope you find a name that is worthy of your beautiful baby on this list!