Beau

Gender
Unisex (Masculine & Feminine | Boys and Girls)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Beau means "handsome" or "beautiful" in French. It is a popular choice for baby boys, reflecting a desire for a classic, elegant name that is also stylish and modern.
Pronunciation
BO(English)
The name Beau is typically pronounced "bo" or "boe."
Popularity
The popularity of the name Beau varies between countries. In the United States, it is a relatively popular name, ranking at #134 in 2021. In other countries like France and Canada, it is less common.

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Beau Name meanings & History

The name Beau means "handsome" or "beautiful" in French. It is a popular choice for baby boys, reflecting a desire for a classic, elegant name that is also stylish and modern. Means "beautiful, handsome" in French. It has been used as a given name since the middle of the 20th century. In Margaret Mitchell's novel Gone with the Wind (1936) this is the name of Ashley and Melanie's son.Although this is a grammatically masculine adjective in French, it is given to girls as well as boys in Britain and the Netherlands. In America it is more exclusively masculine. It is not commonly used as a name in France itself. The name Beau is typically used as a first name for boys. It is a versatile name that can work well in a variety of settings, from casual to formal.

Zodiac Sign of Beau: Beauty Taurus,Brains Libra

Synonyms of Beau:

B: Beauty,Bashful,Brains,Bountiful

E: Exaggerate,Environment,Enliven,Enlighten,Expressive,Entertain

A: Ambitious,Action,Assertive,Aggressive,Argumentative,Angry

U: Utopia,Universality,Understanding,Unity,Undermining

Beau is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Famous people named Beau include Beau Bridges (American actor) and Beau Bennett (Canadian ice hockey player).

2.) Beau (Male)

Usage: French

Meanings: (French) handsome man

Other Forms: Beaubeau, Bo, Boo, Bow


3.) Beau (Male)

Usage: French

Meanings: Beautiful

Other Forms: Bo, Bow


4.) BEAU (Male)

Usage: American

Meanings: A borrowing from the French, Beau is derived from beau (pretty, a dandy, handsome). Var: Bo. (BO)


5.) Beau (Male)

Usage: French

Meanings: (French) handsome.

Other Forms: Beale, Beaux, Bo


6.) BEAU (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: A borrowing of the French, Beau is directly derived from beau (handsome, a dandy). Its use as a given name dates to the early 19th century when it was borne by Beau Brummell (1778-1840), a friend of the prince regent, known for his fashionable dress and dandyish manner. However, it wasn’t until the 20th century that the name became common, perhaps because of the character Beau Wilkes in the epic Gone with the Wind . (BO)


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