Beau Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity

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Beau is a name that is gender-neutral and it comes from French origin. Traditionally it is used as a nickname, Beau gained popularity as a given name in its own right in the last 50 years. It means “beautiful” or “handsome,” and evokes images of a gentleman who is incredibly handsome or a Southern belle who is elegantly polished. Moreover, the name has European and Old-World charm because it comes from France. If you want your baby to fully grasp the old-fashioned charm, you can give your child the full name Beauregard, or Beau for short.

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Discover other baby names to add to your Favorites list by looking into options that have a sound that is similar to others you’ve found.

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  • Barclay
  • Bear
  • Bowie
  • Benson
  • Brantley
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  • Booker
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  • Branson
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  • Bronson
  • Bodhi
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Sibling Name Ideas

Are you trying to find a sibling name for Beau? Great choices include the following:

  • Thoreau
  • Pleasant
  • Claude
  • Gigi
  • Colette
  • Blanca
  • Yves
  • Lorraine
  • Lyons
  • Paige
  • Valerie
  • Ranger
  • Faye
  • Ballade
  • Danielle
  • Jolene
  • Lucille
  • Lynn
  • Esme
  • Fontana
  • Batcheler
  • Fawn
  • Burnet
  • Remy
  • Lou
  • Remi
  • Bernet
  • Dareau
  • Beaumont
  • Bellina
  • Chanel
  • Warren

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