Origin and Meaning of Gorgeous

Beautiful, attractive

Origin: English - Derived from the Old French word 'gorgeus', which means 'splendid' or 'magnificent'. It is a term often used to describe someone or something that is visually appealing.

• The term 'gorgeous' has been used in the English language since the late 14th century to denote beauty and splendor.
• While 'Gorgeous' is primarily used as an adjective, it is rarely used as a name; however, it may be found as a modern or creative name choice, particularly in artistic or entertainment circles.
• Although not a traditional name, the use of 'Gorgeous' in popular culture, such as in song lyrics or as a nickname, has occasionally inspired people to adopt it as a given name.
• Named 'Gorgeous' does not have recorded historical popularity trends as it is not widely recognized as a conventional name.
• Variations and related words include 'Gorgeously' and 'Gorgeousness', which describe beauty in different contexts.