Handsome
HAN-sum
Handsome is a boy’s name of English origin, meaning “Meaning 'attractive' or 'good-looking', this name directly describes a pleasing appearance, originating from its common English usage.”. It currently ranks #11378 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2013.
What Handsome Means
“Meaning 'attractive' or 'good-looking', this name directly describes a pleasing appearance, originating from its common English usage.”
The Story of Handsome
A name that is an adjective, a bold and direct statement of a parent's deepest hopes for their child's presence.
Handsome emerged as a given name in the late 20th century, around 1996, directly from its English usage as a descriptor of pleasing appearance. It's a name that bypasses etymology to state its intent clearly, rooted in the straightforward language of admiration.
When you choose Handsome for your son, you are acknowledging the innate appeal you already see in him. This name is for a boy whose outward charm will reflect an inner confidence and a self-assured spirit that draws people near.
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Numerology
The Idealist
Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#13 in 2013
Total Births
117
First Recorded
1996
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