Gorgeous

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Gorgeous Pronunciation

Gorgeous is pronounced GOR-jus /ˈɡɔr.dʒəs/High

Meaning: From the English word gorgeous, 'very beautiful; splendid; magnificent' (from Old French gorgias, 'elegant; fond of finery'); a word-name; we note the word-nameLow

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Origin LowEnglish

MeaningFrom the English word gorgeous, 'very beautiful; splendid; magnificent' (from Old French gorgias, 'elegant; fond of finery'); a word-name; we note the word-name

U.S. rank (2024)#7341 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births15 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2019

Total births (all-time)≈ 259

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Gorgeous comes from the English word gorgeous, 'very beautiful; splendid; magnificent' (from Old French gorgias, 'elegant; fond of finery'; we note the word-name). A bold, affectionate name (said 'GOR-jus').

In the U.S. it registers thinly as a word-name. Rare, very-beautiful at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Gorgeous means 'very beautiful; splendid; magnificent' (from Old French gorgias, 'elegant; fond of finery') — a bold, affectionate word-name (we note the word-name; said 'GOR-jus').

Overall data confidence 30%

U.S. Social Security Administration name files — word-name

Variations

Gorgious

Nicknames

Gigi

Themes & Styles

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How do you pronounce Gorgeous?

Gorgeous is pronounced GOR-jus (/ˈɡɔr.dʒəs/). Press play above to hear Gorgeous said aloud.

How do you say Gorgeous?

Gorgeous is said GOR-jus (/ˈɡɔr.dʒəs/). Press play above to hear Gorgeous said aloud.

What does the name Gorgeous mean?

Gorgeous is an English word-name — 'very beautiful; splendid; magnificent'; we note the word-name.

Is Gorgeous a boy or girl name?

Gorgeous is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Gorgeous?

Gorgeous is a very rare name in the U.S.