Beauty

Meaning of Beauty

Beauty is a feminine given name directly borrowed from the English noun meaning “attractive qualities,” itself derived from Middle English beauté through Old French bealté and ultimately from Latin bellus “beautiful.” Circulating as a virtue name since the 19th century, it appears sporadically in English-speaking and Latin American communities, where the Spanish cognate belleza reinforces its appeal. Pronounced BYOO-tee (/ˈbjuːti/), Beauty remains rare in the United States, ranking between 919th and 950th over the past decade; its highest recent count was 25 newborns in 2022, while 13 girls received the name in 2024, placing it at 937. With a neutral yet distinct profile, the name reflects classical roots and offers parents a succinct option tied to cultural and historical concepts of elegance.

Pronunciation

English

• Pronunced as BYOO-tee (/ˈbjuːti/)

• Grace
• Bella
• Lovely
• Gorgeous
• Adorable
• Pretty
• Charm