Free man; petite; feminine form of Charles
Name Profile
Beau
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Beau.
Primary meaning
Handsome; beautiful; fine
Pronunciation: BOH
Profile summary
French word meaning 'handsome' or 'beautiful.' Used as a given name in English-speaking countries since the 19th century. Famous bearers: Beau Bridges (b. 1941), American actor; Beau Brummell (1778-1840), English fashion icon. The current meaning shown for this name is Handsome; beautiful; fine. The catalog pronunciation is listed as BOH. It is listed alongside the related form Beaux. Beau appears in unisex naming lists and unique style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Beau is currently cataloged under French origin, and this page describes its meaning as Handsome; beautiful; fine.
Origin note
This profile is grouped under French origin.
Usage note
In this catalog, Beau is grouped as a unique unisex name. Related form for this profile: Beaux. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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