French Girl Names That Mean God
French girl names that mean God tend to arrive secondhand — Hebrew theophoric names dressed in French vowels and delicate endings.
Names300
OriginFrench
MeaningGod
GenderGirl
Look closely at this list and a pattern appears fast: almost none of these names originated in French. Isabelle, Danielle, and Arielle are Hebrew theophoric names — names built around a reference to God — that French softened with its own endings and vowels.
That French treatment shows up as a suffix more than a translation. Feminine -elle and -ise endings turn Hebrew roots like Michael, Gabriel, and Elizabeth into Michelle, Brielle, and Elise, while Marie, Anne, and Nataly reach the same territory through Catholic veneration and the Latin word for Christmas instead.
Why French Girl Names That Mean God Trace Back to Hebrew Roots
Each name carries its own tiny sentence about God folded into the meaning. Arielle means lion of God, Michelle asks who is like God, and Danielle answers God is my judge. Brielle shortens Gabrielle's God is my strength, while Isabelle and Elise both mean pledged to God, and Josephine means God will increase. These aren't French coinages — they're Hebrew phrases French took in whole and simply pronounced its own way.
Marie, Anne, and Nataly Reach God a Different Way
Not every name here works through a Hebrew word. Marie and Anne reach God through people — Mary and her mother Hannah — rather than through a literal meaning, while Nataly comes from the Latin for the Lord's birthday, tying it to Christmas. And Marceline is the list's honest outlier: her 'little warrior' belongs to Mars, the Roman god, a reminder that not every name meaning a god means the same God.
Names List
Josephine#53 in the U.S.God will increase; God shall addPronounced JOH-zeh-feen▶Brielle#143 in the U.S.Short form of Gabrielle; from Hebrew meaning 'God is my strength'Pronounced bree-EL▶Isabelle#166 in the U.S.Pledged to God, God is my oath — French form of Isabel/Elizabeth, from Hebrew Elisheba (my God is an oathPronounced IZ-uh-bel▶Elise#223 in the U.S.My God is an oath; pledged to GodPronounced eh-LEEZ▶Marceline#424 in the U.S.French feminine diminutive of Marcellus, ultimately from Latin Marcus connected to Mars the Roman god of Pronounced MAR-seh-leen▶Michelle#465 in the U.S.French feminine form of Michel (Michael), from Hebrew 'Mikha'el' meaning 'who is like God?' — a rhetoricaPronounced mih-SHEL▶Arielle#486 in the U.S.French feminine elaboration of Ariel, from Hebrew 'ari el' meaning 'lion of God' or 'altar of God'; the -Pronounced air-ee-EL▶Danielle#549 in the U.S.French feminine form of Daniel, from Hebrew Daniyyel meaning 'God is my judge,' a compound of din ('to juPronounced dan-YEL▶Marie#618 in the U.S.French form of Mary, from the Hebrew Miryam, whose meaning is debated: possibly from Egyptian mry ('belovPronounced mah-REE▶Anne#619 in the U.S.French form of Anna, from Hebrew Channah meaning 'grace,' 'favor,' or 'God has favored me'; the -ne spellPronounced AN▶Julie#873 in the U.S.French feminine form of Julius, from the Roman family name Iulius, possibly from the Greek ioulos (downy-Pronounced JOO-lee▶Nataly#907 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Natalie, from Latin natalis meaning of birth, of the birthday; specifically referringPronounced NAT-uh-lee▶Elyse#918 in the U.S.French short form of Elisabeth (Elizabeth), from Hebrew Elisheba meaning my God is an oath or pledged to Pronounced eh-LEES▶Joelle#919 in the U.S.Yahweh is God; French feminine form of Joel, from Hebrew Yo'el (Yah is God)Pronounced joh-EL▶Simone#998 in the U.S.French feminine form of Simon, from Hebrew Shim'on meaning he heard or God has heard; one of the most elePronounced sih-MOHN▶Lianna#1215 in the U.S.My God has answered; short form of names like Eliana or Juliana; or from French liane (a climbing vine, bPronounced lee-AN-uh▶Eliette#1290 in the U.S.My God is an oath; beloved of GodPronounced el-ee-ET▶Noelia#1466 in the U.S.Christmas, birth of the LordPronounced noh-EH-lee-ah▶Jireh#1752 in the U.S. Yahweh seesPronounced JYE-ruh▶Denise#1894 in the U.S.Of Zeus , godlikePronounced duh-NEES▶Josette#2218 in the U.S.French diminutive of Josephine, from Hebrew Yosef 'he will add / God shall add'.Pronounced ZHAW-zeht▶Diane#2247 in the U.S.divine, belonging to the divinePronounced dy-AN▶Natalee#2255 in the U.S.born on Christmas Day, birthday of the LordPronounced NAT-uh-lee▶Jacquelyn#2285 in the U.S.God is graciousPronounced JAK-uh-lin▶Dominique#2528 in the U.S.Of the LordPronounced DAW-mee-neek▶Jeanette#2778 in the U.S. Yahweh is graciousPronounced shah-NEHT▶Avielle#3219 in the U.S.Combination of Hebrew Avi (my father, referring to God) and the French/Hebrew suffix -elle (feminine dimiPronounced ah-vee-EL▶Izabelle#3292 in the U.S.Pledged to God, God is my oath; variant of Isabelle, the French form of Isabel, a medieval Spanish develoPronounced iz-ə-BEL▶Arianne#3638 in the U.S.French form of Ariadne — Greek 'most holy' — the Cretan princess of the labyrinth legendPronounced air-ee-AN▶Janelly#3660 in the U.S.Y-and-double-l styling of Janelle — a feminine elaboration of Jane/Jean, 'God is gracious' — popular in LPronounced jah-NEH-lee▶Lizette#3849 in the U.S.French diminutive of Elizabeth/Lise — Hebrew Elisheva, 'my God is an oath, devoted to God'Pronounced lih-ZET▶Seline#4015 in the U.S.Spelling blending Selene — Greek 'moon' goddess — with Celine, French form of Celestine, 'heavenly'Pronounced sə-LEEN▶Michele#4156 in the U.S.Single-l spelling of Michelle — French feminine of Michael, Hebrew 'who is like God?'Pronounced mih-SHEL▶Emmanuelle#4212 in the U.S.French feminine of Emmanuel — Hebrew Immanu'el, 'God is with us'Pronounced ih-man-yoo-EL▶Azelie#4289 in the U.S.From French Azélie — possibly from Hebrew Azalia ('spared/reserved by God') or linked to the azalea flowePronounced ah-zay-LEE▶Jeanne#4311 in the U.S.French feminine of Jean (John) — from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'; borne by Jeanne d'ArcPronounced JEEN▶Daielle#4326 in the U.S.Daielle is a respelling of Danielle, the French feminine form of Daniel, from the Hebrew for 'God is my jPronounced dah-YELL▶Marcile#4445 in the U.S.Marcile is a spelling of Marcelle or a feminine of Marcel, French forms from the Latin Marcellus, a diminPronounced mar-SEEL▶Joleigh#4695 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Jo (from Josephine, 'God will add') or Jolie ('pretty', French) to the -leigh endiPronounced JOH-lee▶Lisette#4717 in the U.S.French diminutive of Elisabeth/Lise — from Hebrew Elisheva, 'God is my oath'Pronounced lee-ZET▶Janette#4804 in the U.S.Form of Jeanette — a French diminutive of Jeanne (the feminine of John), from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is grPronounced jə-NET▶Yanine#4839 in the U.S.Yanine is a Y-spelling of Janine, the French feminine diminutive of Jean, the French form of John. The roPronounced yah-NEEN▶Marteen#5413 in the U.S.Marteen is a phonetic spelling of Martine, the French feminine of Martin, which derives from the Roman naPronounced mar-TEEN▶Kyrielle#5512 in the U.S.From the French kyrielle — a poetic verse form, from the liturgical Kyrie eleison, 'Lord, have mercy' (GrPronounced kih-ree-EL▶Caroljean#5549 in the U.S.Caroljean is a compound of Carol and Jean, a style of run-together double name popular in the American miPronounced KAIR-uhl-jeen▶Jeannie#5677 in the U.S.Pet form of Jean/Jeanne — the French feminine of John, from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'Pronounced JEE-nee▶Josiephine#5709 in the U.S.Josiephine is an old spelling variant of Josephine, the French feminine of Joseph, from Hebrew Yosef, 'hePronounced jo-suh-FEEN▶Luverne#5961 in the U.S.Luverne is a vintage unisex name whose origin is not firmly settled. The likeliest route is from La VernePronounced loo-VERN▶Valjean#5981 in the U.S.Valjean combines the popular Val- opening with Jean, the French form of John, 'God is gracious.' The combPronounced val-ZHAHN▶Janine#6011 in the U.S.A French feminine of John (via Jeanne) — from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'Pronounced jə-NEEN▶Jeannette#6014 in the U.S.A French diminutive of Jeanne (the feminine of John) — from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious' — 'little Pronounced jə-NET▶Gloriajean#6088 in the U.S.Gloriajean runs together the double name Gloria Jean. Gloria is the Latin word for 'glory,' and Jean is tPronounced GLOR-ee-uh-JEEN▶Jaquelin#6239 in the U.S.A spelling of Jacqueline — the French feminine of Jacques (James/Jacob), from Hebrew Yaakov, 'a supplantePronounced JAK-lin▶Anaise#6387 in the U.S.A spelling of Anais — a Catalan/Provencal form of Anne, from Hebrew Hannah, 'grace; favor'; also linked tPronounced ah-nah-EES▶Sharnise#6984 in the U.S.Sharnise is a coined name pairing the Shar- prefix with a -nise ending drawn from Denise, the French femiPronounced shar-NEES▶Jeanie#7047 in the U.S.A pet form of Jean/Jeanette — a French feminine of John, from Hebrew, 'God is gracious'Pronounced JEE-nee▶Diahn#7279 in the U.S.Diahn is an unusual spelling of Diane, the French form of Diana. Diana was the Roman goddess of the moon Pronounced dee-AN▶Dennise#7306 in the U.S.A spelling of Denise — the French feminine of Denis, from Greek Dionysios, 'a follower of Dionysus' (the Pronounced deh-NEES▶Dionne#7310 in the U.S.A French feminine of Dion — from Greek, linked to Dios/Zeus, 'of Zeus; divine' (Dione was a Titaness, motPronounced dee-ON▶Elianne#7317 in the U.S.A form of Eliana — from Hebrew, 'my God has answered; the Lord has answered me'; also a French elaboratioPronounced el-ee-AN▶Janay#7358 in the U.S.A modern name, variously a feminine elaboration on Jane ('God is gracious') and an echo of Renee/Jenae; rPronounced juh-NAY▶Jeanine#7367 in the U.S.A French feminine of Jean (John) — from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'Pronounced juh-NEEN▶Joleen#7373 in the U.S.A form of Jolene — variously from French joli, 'pretty; jolly', plus a -ene ending, and read as a femininPronounced joh-LEEN▶Marceil#7391 in the U.S.Marceil reads as a feminine respelling of Marcel or Marcelle, from Latin Marcellus, a diminutive of MarcuPronounced mar-SEEL▶Macee#7424 in the U.S.A spelling of Macy — from a Norman-French surname, variously 'from Massy/Macey' (a place) and a pet form Pronounced MAY-see▶Denece#7502 in the U.S.Denece is a phonetic spelling of Denise, the French feminine form of Denis. That name goes back through SPronounced duh-NEECE▶Urielle#7542 in the U.S.A French feminine of Uriel — from Hebrew, 'God is my light; the light of God' (uri, 'my light', + El, 'GoPronounced oor-ee-EL▶Babbette#7559 in the U.S.Babbette, with a doubled b, is a variant of the French Babette, a pet form used for both Barbara, from thPronounced bab-ET▶Domingue#7600 in the U.S.Domingue draws on Domingo and Dominique, all from Latin Dominicus, 'of the Lord', linked to a child born Pronounced doh-MEENG▶Demii#7666 in the U.S.A spelling of Demi — variously from French demi, 'half', and a short form of Demetria ('follower of DemetPronounced DEH-mee▶Jaquelyn#7734 in the U.S.A spelling of Jacqueline — the French feminine of Jacques (Jacob), from Hebrew Ya'aqov, 'the supplanter; Pronounced JAK-uh-lin▶Machele#7835 in the U.S.Machele is a phonetic respelling of Michelle, the French feminine of Michael, from the Hebrew for 'who isPronounced muh-SHEL▶Martene#7928 in the U.S.Martene is a respelled variant of Martine, the French feminine form of Martin, which comes from the LatinPronounced mar-TEEN▶Lissette#8203 in the U.S.A form of Lisette — a French diminutive of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva, 'God is my oath; pledged Pronounced lee-SET▶Donnajean#8318 in the U.S.Donnajean joins two names: Donna, the Italian word for 'lady', and Jean, the French feminine form of JohnPronounced DON-uh-jeen▶Selyse#8322 in the U.S.A modern name, variously an elaboration of Elise/Lise ('God is my oath', from Elizabeth) and a coinage; aPronounced seh-LEESE▶Lajune#8616 in the U.S.Lajune joins the French-style prefix 'la' with June, the month name derived from the Roman goddess Juno, Pronounced luh-JOON▶Jeana#8644 in the U.S.A form/spelling of Jeanne/Gina — a feminine of John, from the Hebrew, 'God is gracious'; routes layeredPronounced JEE-nah▶Maelle#8722 in the U.S.A feminine of Mael — from the Breton mael, 'a chief; a prince; a lord'Pronounced mah-EL▶Nehemie#8781 in the U.S.A French/Haitian feminine form of Nehemiah — from the Hebrew Nechemya, 'Yahweh comforts; the comfort of GPronounced nay-ay-MEE▶Genene#8847 in the U.S.Genene is an American elaboration built on Jean or Gene, doubling the sound with an added syllable. Jean Pronounced juh-NEEN▶Jacquelin#9152 in the U.S.A spelling of Jacqueline — a French feminine of Jacques (James/Jacob), from the Hebrew Ya'aqov, variouslyPronounced JAK-uh-lin▶Briggette#9362 in the U.S.Briggette is an ornate respelling of Bridget/Brigitte, from the Irish Brighid, 'exalted one,' the name ofPronounced brih-ZHET▶Dorette#9692 in the U.S.Dorette is a French diminutive of Dora or Dorothea, adding the fond -ette ending to a name rooted in the Pronounced daw-RET▶Joette#9715 in the U.S.A pet form joining Jo — short for Josephine, from the Hebrew for 'God will add; God shall increase' — witPronounced joh-ET▶Delise#9805 in the U.S.Delise reads as a soft blend of Delisa and Denise. Denise is the French feminine of Dionysius, the name cPronounced duh-LEESE▶Jeanelle#9825 in the U.S.An elaboration of Jean (a French feminine of John, 'God is gracious', Hebrew) with a -elle endingPronounced juh-NEL▶Deneise#9982 in the U.S.Deneise is a spelling variant of Denise, the French feminine of Denis, which descends through Saint DenisPronounced duh-NEESE▶Michell#9986 in the U.S.A spelling of Michelle — the French feminine of Michael, from the Hebrew, 'who is like God?' (a rhetoricaPronounced mih-SHEL▶Monchel#9986 in the U.S.Monchel is a modern coinage that blends the sound of Montel with Michelle, the French feminine of MichaelPronounced mon-SHEL▶Mechell#10187 in the U.S.Mechell is a phonetic spelling of Michelle, the French feminine of Michel (Michael), from Hebrew Mikha'elPronounced muh-SHEL▶Bettyjean#10396 in the U.S.Bettyjean joins Betty, the pet form of Elizabeth from the Hebrew Elisheva 'God is my oath', with Jean, thPronounced BET-ee-jeen▶Danette#10440 in the U.S.A French diminutive feminine of Daniel/Daniela, from the Hebrew, 'God is my judge' (dan, 'judge', + el, 'Pronounced dah-NET▶Denni#10454 in the U.S.A short form of Denise (feminine of Dennis), from the Greek Dionysius, 'follower of Dionysus' (the god ofPronounced DEN-ee▶Meshelle#10460 in the U.S.Meshelle is a spelled-as-heard form of Michelle, the French feminine of Michael, from Hebrew mikha'el, 'wPronounced muh-SHEL▶Anjeanette#10554 in the U.S.Anjeanette fuses Anne (from Hannah, 'grace, favor') with Jeanette (a French pet form of Jeanne/John, 'GodPronounced an-juh-NET▶Evelise#10566 in the U.S.A modern blend of Eve, from Hebrew Chavah ('life, living one'), with Elise, the French short form of ElisPronounced ev-uh-LEESE▶Janett#10589 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Janet, a diminutive of Jane (from the French Jeannette), 'little Jane; God is graciPronounced juh-NET▶Leeana#10695 in the U.S.A spelling of Liana/Leana, read as the French liana ('a climbing vine') or as a blend of Lee and Ana (HebPronounced lee-AH-nuh▶Gennette#10714 in the U.S.Gennette is a spelling variant of Jeanette, a French pet form of Jeanne, the feminine of Jean, the FrenchPronounced juh-NET▶Marcelle#10745 in the U.S.The French feminine of Marcel, from the Latin Marcellus, a diminutive of Marcus tied to Mars, the god of Pronounced mar-SEL▶Denette#10788 in the U.S.Denette joins the name Denise (or its short form Dene) to the French diminutive -ette. Denise is the femiPronounced duh-NET▶Mischell#10825 in the U.S.Mischell is a variant spelling of Michelle, the French feminine of Michael. Michael comes from the HebrewPronounced mih-SHEL▶Martine#10848 in the U.S.The French feminine of Martin, from the Latin Martinus, 'of Mars; warlike; dedicated to Mars' (the Roman Pronounced mar-TEEN▶Sinclaire#10939 in the U.S.A variant spelling of the surname Sinclair, from the French Saint-Clair, 'holy; bright; clear' (from LatiPronounced sin-KLAIR▶Jeannetta#11008 in the U.S.Jeannetta extends Jeanette, the French diminutive of Jeanne (the feminine of Jean/John), from Hebrew YohaPronounced juh-NET-uh▶Raphaelle#11038 in the U.S.The French feminine form of Raphael, from the Hebrew for 'God heals' (or 'God has healed') — the name of Pronounced rah-fah-EL▶Jeanenne#11068 in the U.S.Jeanenne reads as an elaboration of Jean (French form of John/Joan, 'God is gracious') fused with the -enPronounced jeh-NEN▶Jeannene#11173 in the U.S.Jeannene is a mid-century elaboration of Jean or Jeanne, extended with the -ene ending fashionable in thePronounced juh-NEEN▶Denis#11321 in the U.S.Denis is a French and Greek form of Dennis, ultimately from Dionysius, 'follower of Dionysus,' the Greek Pronounced DEN-is▶Danine#11341 in the U.S.Most plausibly a mid-century blend of Danielle ('God is my judge,' Hebrew) and Nadine ('hope,' via FrenchPronounced duh-NEEN▶Jeananne#11401 in the U.S.Jeananne fuses Jean, the French feminine of John from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious', with Anne, fromPronounced jee-NAN▶Allyse#11415 in the U.S.Allyse is a respelling that sits between Elise and Alyssa. Elise is a French short form of Elizabeth, froPronounced uh-LEESS▶Isabeau#11464 in the U.S.A medieval French form of Isabel (itself from Elizabeth, 'God is my oath; pledged to God'). Elegant and oPronounced IZ-uh-boh▶Dominiqua#11473 in the U.S.Dominiqua is a respelling of Dominique, the French feminine of Dominic, from the Latin dominicus, 'of thePronounced dom-uh-NEE-kuh▶Elizabelle#11498 in the U.S.A blend of Elizabeth (Hebrew, 'God is my oath') and Belle (French, 'beautiful') — a modern elaboration thPronounced eh-LIZ-uh-bel▶Janellie#11503 in the U.S.A friendly -ie spelling of Janelle, a French feminine elaboration of Jane/John, 'God is gracious.' The plPronounced juh-NEL-ee▶Jeannine#11520 in the U.S.A French feminine diminutive of Jean (the French form of John), 'God is gracious.' Elegant and mid-centurPronounced juh-NEEN▶Joellie#11538 in the U.S.A warm elaboration of Joelle, the French feminine of Joel, from the Hebrew for 'the Lord is God' (Yah + EPronounced joh-EL-ee▶Jesselle#11567 in the U.S.Jesselle is a coined American name, best read as Jesse joined to the popular French '-elle' ending, and pPronounced juh-SELL▶Shawntee#11602 in the U.S.Shawntee is a coined name that pairs the familiar Shawn (from the Irish Sean, 'God is gracious') with a sPronounced shawn-TAY▶Chele#11620 in the U.S.Chele reads as a clipped form of Michelle, the French feminine of Michel, itself from Michael and the HebPronounced SHEL▶Jeanni#11645 in the U.S.Jeanni respells Jeannie, the pet form of Jean, the French feminine of John. John comes from the Hebrew YoPronounced JEE-nee▶Jozette#11676 in the U.S.Jozette is a phonetic respelling of Josette, the French diminutive of Josephine (feminine of Joseph). JosPronounced joh-ZET▶Lizmarie#11683 in the U.S.A combo name pairing Liz (short for Elizabeth, 'God is my oath') with Marie (a French form of Mary, 'beloPronounced liz-mah-REE▶Marcelline#11724 in the U.S.A French feminine form of Marcellinus/Marcella, ultimately from Marcus, 'of Mars (the Roman god of war); Pronounced mar-suh-LEEN▶Deneice#11764 in the U.S.Deneice is a spelling variant of Denise, the French feminine form of Denis, which traces to Dionysius, thPronounced duh-NEECE▶Dennette#11769 in the U.S.Dennette adds the French diminutive -ette to the Den- of Denise and Denny, giving 'little Denise.' DenisePronounced duh-NET▶Mishell#11776 in the U.S.A respelling of Michelle, the French feminine of Michel (Michael), from the Hebrew 'who is like God?' ThePronounced mih-SHEL▶Lenise#11791 in the U.S.Lenise is a variant of Denise, softening the opening D to an L. Denise is the French feminine of Denis, wPronounced luh-NEES▶Semone#11987 in the U.S.Semone is a phonetic spelling of Simone, the French feminine of Simon. Simon comes from the Hebrew Shim'oPronounced suh-MOHN▶Chelle#12080 in the U.S.Chelle is a clipped form of Michelle or Rochelle, given as a name in its own right. Michelle is the FrencPronounced SHEL▶Ysabelle#12083 in the U.S.A medieval-flavored spelling of Isabel/Isabelle, itself a form of Elizabeth from the Hebrew Elisheva, 'GoPronounced IZ-uh-bel▶Danialle#12098 in the U.S.Danialle is a variant spelling of Danielle, the French feminine form of Daniel. Daniel comes from Hebrew Pronounced dan-YEL▶Jannetta#12100 in the U.S.Jannetta joins the Jan- of Janet and Jeanette to the ornamental -etta ending. Those parent names are dimiPronounced juh-NET-uh▶Zazie#12103 in the U.S.A French name best known from Raymond Queneau's 1959 novel Zazie dans le Metro; it also works as a livelyPronounced ZAH-zee▶Danyiel#12124 in the U.S.Danyiel is a stylized spelling of Danielle, the French feminine of Daniel. Daniel is Hebrew, from 'DaniyyPronounced dan-YEL▶Denyce#12129 in the U.S.Denyce is a decorative spelling of Denise, the French feminine of Denis, which comes ultimately from DionPronounced duh-NEESE▶Elese#12159 in the U.S.Elese respells Elise, the French short form of Elizabeth, which comes from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning GPronounced ee-LEES▶Attalie#12286 in the U.S.Attalie is a form of Atalie or Athalie, itself linked to Hebrew Athaliah ('the Lord is exalted'), and somPronounced AT-uh-lee▶Brigette#12353 in the U.S.A spelling of Brigitte (the French form of Bridget), from the Irish Brighid, 'exalted one; the high one; Pronounced brih-JET▶Jeannett#12442 in the U.S.Jeannett is a reduced spelling of Jeannette, itself a French diminutive of Jeanne, the feminine of Jean oPronounced juh-NET▶Marchelle#12466 in the U.S.Marchelle reads as a blend of Marcella and Michelle. Marcella is the feminine of the Roman Marcus, linkedPronounced mar-SHEL▶Denean#12493 in the U.S.Denean is a coined variant in the Denine and Denise sound family. Denise is the French feminine of Denis Pronounced duh-NEEN▶Danett#12495 in the U.S.Danett drops the final e from Danette, a feminine diminutive built on Danielle with the French -ette endiPronounced duh-NET▶Ellyse#12508 in the U.S.A modern spelling of Elise, the French short form of Elisabeth ('God is my oath'). Routes are uncertain iPronounced eh-LEESE▶Elysse#12512 in the U.S.A modern spelling of Elyse/Elise, the French short form of Elisabeth ('God is my oath'). Routes are uncerPronounced eh-LEESE▶Emanuelle#12515 in the U.S.A feminine form of Emmanuel, from Hebrew Immanuel, 'God is with us' — a name of deep scriptural resonancePronounced eh-man-yoo-EL▶Evelisse#12538 in the U.S.A modern coinage blending Eve/Evelyn ('life') with Elise/-lisse ('God is my oath'). Seen in Latina namingPronounced ev-uh-LEECE▶Ilyse#12625 in the U.S.A spelling of Elise/Ilse, short forms of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva, 'God is my oath.' A crisp, Pronounced ih-LEECE▶Jacky#12640 in the U.S.A pet form of Jacqueline (feminine of Jacques/James/Jacob) or Jackie, tied to the Hebrew roots for 'God iPronounced JAK-ee▶Janielle#12687 in the U.S.Janielle blends Janelle - a diminutive of Jane, from the Hebrew 'God is gracious' - with the fashionable Pronounced juh-NEL▶Jeannemarie#12754 in the U.S.Jeannemarie runs together Jeanne, the French feminine of John (from Hebrew Yohanan, 'God is gracious'), aPronounced jeen-muh-REE▶Jeneane#12760 in the U.S.Jeneane is a phonetic spelling of Jeanine or Jeannine, the French pet form of Jeanne, the feminine of JeaPronounced juh-NEEN▶Jonetta#12827 in the U.S.A feminine elaboration built from Joan or Jean (both feminine forms of John) plus the diminutive -etta; iPronounced joh-NET-uh▶Shelle#12893 in the U.S.Shelle is a clipped form of Michelle (the French feminine of Michael, 'who is like God?') and of Shelley Pronounced SHEL▶Lizet#12900 in the U.S.A Spanish and French form of Lisette, itself a diminutive of Elizabeth (Hebrew Elisheva, 'God is my oath'Pronounced lee-ZET▶Aleese#12945 in the U.S.Aleese is a spell-by-sound form of Alise or Elise, the French short form of Elizabeth. Elizabeth comes frPronounced uh-LEES▶Mishel#12995 in the U.S.Mishel is a phonetic respelling of Michelle, the French feminine of Michel/Michael, from Hebrew Mikha'el,Pronounced mih-SHEL▶Chenise#13007 in the U.S.Chenise reads as a Che- respelling of Denise, the French feminine of Dennis, which descends from DionysiuPronounced shuh-NEES▶Denyse#13060 in the U.S.Denyse is a French-styled variant of Denise, the feminine of Denis, from Dionysius — 'of Dionysus', the GPronounced duh-NEES▶Jeane#13303 in the U.S.Jeane is a spelling of Jean, the Scottish and French feminine of John (from the Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is Pronounced JEEN▶Dominque#13561 in the U.S.Dominque is a spelling of Dominique — dropping the second -i- — the French form of Latin Dominicus, 'beloPronounced dom-ih-NEEK▶Alyze#13583 in the U.S.Alyze reads as a phonetic respelling of Alise or Elise, French short forms of Elizabeth. Elizabeth comes Pronounced uh-LEEZ▶Geneen#13699 in the U.S.Geneen is a spelling of Jeanine or Genine, a French-flavored feminine of Jean, the French John. The root Pronounced juh-NEEN▶Brielly#13746 in the U.S.An -y extension of Brielle, itself a short form of Gabrielle, from the Hebrew for 'God is my strength; GoPronounced bree-EL-ee▶Deni#13873 in the U.S.Deni is a short form of Denise or Denice, the French feminine of Denis, which descends from Latin DionysiPronounced DEN-ee▶Denice#13874 in the U.S.Denice is a variant spelling of Denise, the French feminine of Denis. Denis descends from Latin DionysiusPronounced duh-NEES▶Elie#13922 in the U.S.For girls, a slim spelling of Ellie — a pet form of Elizabeth, Eleanor or Ella. Separately, Elie is the FPronounced EL-ee▶Dorothee#13935 in the U.S.Dorothee is the French and German form of Dorothy, from the Greek doron 'gift' and theos 'god', giving 'gPronounced DOR-uh-thee▶Lissett#13967 in the U.S.Lissett is a respelling of Lisette (also Lissette), the French diminutive of Elisabeth. Elisabeth comes fPronounced lih-SET▶Denine#14003 in the U.S.A respelling of Denise, a French feminine of Dennis, ultimately from Dionysus, the Greek god of wine and Pronounced duh-NEEN▶Dannelle#14030 in the U.S.Dannelle blends Dan or Danielle with the graceful French -elle ending. Danielle is the feminine of DanielPronounced duh-NEL▶Denetta#14055 in the U.S.Denetta joins the De- prefix to Netta, a short form of names like Jeanette or Antonetta that themselves cPronounced duh-NET-uh▶Jeaneen#14063 in the U.S.Jeaneen is a spelling variant of Jeanine, a French diminutive of Jeanne (the feminine of Jean/John), whicPronounced juh-NEEN▶Izzabelle#14129 in the U.S.Izzabelle respells Isabelle, the French form of Isabel, itself a medieval Spanish and Provencal reshapingPronounced IZ-uh-bel▶Jany#14163 in the U.S.Jany is a slim spelling of Janie, a pet form of Jane — the English feminine of John, from Hebrew YochananPronounced JAY-nee▶Lajean#14174 in the U.S.Lajean joins the decorative prefix La- with Jean, the French feminine of John, from the Hebrew 'Yohanan' Pronounced luh-JEEN▶Jeanetta#14179 in the U.S.Jeanetta is an English elaboration of Jeanette, the French diminutive of Jeanne — 'little Jeanne'. JeannePronounced juh-NET-uh▶Genine#14180 in the U.S.Genine is a phonetic spelling of Jeanine, itself a French diminutive of Jeanne — the feminine of Jean/JohPronounced juh-NEEN▶Jeneen#14186 in the U.S.Jeneen is a phonetic spelling of Jeanine/Jeannine, the French diminutive of Jeanne. Jeanne is the French Pronounced juh-NEEN▶Jenine#14187 in the U.S.Jenine is a variant of Janine/Jeanine, French diminutives of Jeanne — the feminine of John, from Hebrew YPronounced juh-NEEN▶Jeanett#14208 in the U.S.Jeanett is a variant of Jeanette, a French diminutive of Jeanne - the feminine of Jean (John) - from the Pronounced juh-NET▶Josiane#14222 in the U.S.Josiane is a French feminine name, an elaboration of Josee or Josephe — the French feminines of Joseph, fPronounced zhoh-zee-AHN▶Anjanette#14301 in the U.S.A mid-century blended name, most often read as Ann joined to Janette (or an elaboration of Angela). Its pPronounced an-juh-NET▶Jonette#14339 in the U.S.Jonette is a feminine diminutive built by adding the French -ette ending to Jon/Joan, the family of John,Pronounced joh-NET▶Lashelle#14347 in the U.S.Lashelle is a coined name joining the popular La- prefix to a -shelle ending drawn from Rochelle or MichePronounced luh-SHEL▶Gabryelle#14376 in the U.S.Gabryelle is an ornamented respelling of Gabrielle, the French feminine of Gabriel, from Hebrew Gavri'el,Pronounced gab-ree-EL▶Donyel#14378 in the U.S.Donyel is a phonetic respelling of Danielle or Donielle, the French feminine of Daniel, from Hebrew DaniyPronounced dahn-YEL▶Lisett#14395 in the U.S.Lisett trims the final e from Lisette, the French double-diminutive of Elisabeth. Elisabeth comes from thPronounced lih-ZET▶Lachelle#14405 in the U.S.Formed with the decorative La- prefix common in African American naming plus -chelle, the tail of MichellPronounced luh-SHEL▶Jeania#14417 in the U.S.Jeania stretches Jeanie, the pet form of Jean, into a fuller -ia ending. Jean is the Scottish and French Pronounced JEE-nee-uh▶Jenetta#14462 in the U.S.Jenetta is a respelled variant of Jeannette, the French diminutive of Jeanne, itself a French feminine foPronounced jeh-NET-ah▶Michaele#14468 in the U.S.A feminine form of Michael, from the Hebrew Mikha'el, 'who is like God?' -- a rhetorical name affirming tPronounced mih-KAY-lah▶Lisset#14478 in the U.S.The Spanish-language spelling of Lisette, itself a French diminutive of Elisabeth (Hebrew Elisheva, 'my GPronounced lee-SET▶Michella#14532 in the U.S.A spelling in the Michelle/Micaela family, from Michael, the Hebrew 'who is like God?' Soft and classic.Pronounced mih-KEL-ah▶Airelle#14556 in the U.S.Airelle is the French word airelle, the bilberry or whortleberry, used as a delicate nature name; it is aPronounced air-ELL▶Lyzette#14558 in the U.S.Lyzette is a stylized respelling of Lisette or Lizette, French diminutives of Elizabeth. Elizabeth comes Pronounced lee-ZET▶Mychelle#14569 in the U.S.Mychelle is a stylized spelling of Michelle, the French feminine of Michael, from the Hebrew Mikha'el, 'wPronounced mih-SHEL▶Marcelene#14571 in the U.S.A spelling of Marceline, the French feminine diminutive of Marcellus — itself from Marcus, traditionally Pronounced MAR-suh-leen▶Machell#14590 in the U.S.Machell is a phonetic respelling of Michelle, the French feminine of Michel (Michael), from the Hebrew MiPronounced muh-SHEL▶Jenean#14651 in the U.S.Jenean is a phonetic respelling of Jeannine or Janine, French diminutives of Jeanne, the feminine of JeanPronounced juh-NEEN▶Mishelle#14660 in the U.S.Mishelle is a phonetic respelling of Michelle, the French feminine form of Michel/Michael. Michael is HebPronounced mih-SHEL▶Marchell#14662 in the U.S.Marchell is a phonetic spelling of Marchelle or Michelle, the French feminine of Michel — that is, MichaePronounced mar-SHEL▶Michaelle#14678 in the U.S.Michaelle is a fancy spelling of Michelle, the French feminine form of Michael. Michael comes from the HePronounced mih-SHEL▶Micheline#14679 in the U.S.Micheline is the French feminine diminutive of Michel — from Hebrew Mikha'el, the rhetorical 'who is likePronounced meesh-LEEN▶Cimone#14721 in the U.S.Cimone is a C-spelled form of Simone, the French feminine of Simon. Simon comes through Greek from the HePronounced si-MOHN▶Shelli#14732 in the U.S.A respelled pet form of Michelle or Shelley (and sometimes Rochelle). Michelle traces to Michael, 'who isPronounced SHEL-ee▶Mashell#14884 in the U.S.Mashell reads as a respelling in the Michelle family, its Ma- opening and -shell close landing right besiPronounced muh-SHEL▶Lysette#14937 in the U.S.Lysette is a spelling of Lisette, the French pet form of Elisabeth (via Lise), from the Hebrew Elisheva, Pronounced lee-ZET▶Dannette#14940 in the U.S.A feminine elaboration built on Dan/Daniel, from the Hebrew for 'God is my judge,' finished with the FrenPronounced dah-NET▶Gabbrielle#14947 in the U.S.Gabbrielle is an ornamented spelling of Gabrielle, the French feminine of Gabriel. The Hebrew source GavrPronounced gab-ree-EL▶Danylle#14967 in the U.S.Danylle is a modern respelling of Danielle, the French feminine form of Daniel, from the Hebrew for 'God Pronounced duh-NEL▶Mischelle#14980 in the U.S.Mischelle is a variant spelling of Michelle, the French feminine of Michael, from the Hebrew Mikha'el, 'wPronounced mih-SHEL▶Mechele#15002 in the U.S.Mechele is a phonetic respelling of Michelle, the French feminine of Michel/Michael, from Hebrew Mikha'elPronounced muh-SHEL▶Danyale#15030 in the U.S.Danyale is a phonetic respelling of Danielle, the French feminine of Daniel, from Hebrew daniyyel, 'God iPronounced dan-YEL▶Michaeline#15036 in the U.S.Michaeline is a feminine elaboration of Michael, from Hebrew mikha'el, the rhetorical 'who is like God?';Pronounced MY-kuh-leen▶Domique#15079 in the U.S.Domique is a trimmed respelling of Dominique, the French form of the Latin Dominicus, 'of the Lord' or 'bPronounced doh-MEEK▶Shenise#15161 in the U.S.Shenise is a Sh-fronted respelling of Denise, the French feminine of Denis — ultimately from Dionysius, tPronounced shuh-NEESE▶Jonique#15181 in the U.S.Jonique is an American coinage that joins the familiar Jo- element (from Joanne, Joan or simply as a prefPronounced joh-NEEK▶Jannine#15287 in the U.S.Jannine is a doubled-n spelling of Janine, the French feminine of Jean (John), from Hebrew Yohanan, 'God Pronounced juh-NEEN▶Denee#15470 in the U.S.Denee is a phonetic respelling sitting between Renee, from French renee, 'reborn' (Latin renatus), and DePronounced duh-NAY▶Donielle#15489 in the U.S.Donielle is a variant of Danielle, the French feminine of Daniel, from the Hebrew Daniyyel, 'God is my juPronounced dahn-YELL▶Arrielle#15502 in the U.S.Arrielle is a doubled-r spelling of Arielle, the French feminine of Ariel. Ariel is a Hebrew name meaningPronounced ah-ree-EL▶Briele#15520 in the U.S.Briele is a short, streamlined form of Brielle or Gabrielle. Gabrielle is the French feminine of Gabriel,Pronounced bree-EL▶Babette#15538 in the U.S.A French pet form of Barbara ('foreign; stranger') or Elizabeth ('God is my oath'), with the affectionatePronounced bah-BET▶Briell#15587 in the U.S.Briell trims Brielle, a name drawn from Gabrielle, the French feminine of Gabriel, from Hebrew Gavri'el, Pronounced bree-EL▶Aurore#15607 in the U.S.Aurore is the French form of Aurora, from the Latin 'aurora', the dawn, and the name of the Roman goddessPronounced oh-ROR▶Danyell#15679 in the U.S.Danyell is a phonetic spelling of Danielle, the French feminine of Daniel, from the Hebrew Daniyyel ('GodPronounced dan-YEL▶Domnique#15744 in the U.S.Domnique is a trimmed spelling of Dominique, the French form of Latin dominicus, 'of the Lord' or 'belongPronounced dom-uh-NEEK▶Cymone#15757 in the U.S.Cymone is a stylized spelling of Simone, the French feminine form of Simon. Simon comes from the Hebrew SPronounced sih-MOHN▶Michelene#15760 in the U.S.Michelene is a French-style feminine elaboration of Michel (the French form of Michael), from the Hebrew Pronounced mish-uh-LEEN▶Daniele#15803 in the U.S.The Italian (and French) form of Daniel/Danielle, from the Hebrew Daniyyel, 'God is my judge.' Used here Pronounced dah-NYEH-leh▶Elice#15843 in the U.S.A spelling that reads as Elise (a French short form of Elizabeth, 'God is my oath') or a form of Alice (fPronounced eh-LEES▶Mitchelle#15917 in the U.S.Mitchelle reads as a feminine form crossing Michelle with the surname Mitchell, both of which go back to Pronounced mih-SHELL▶Elease#15923 in the U.S.Elease is a variant of Elise, the French short form of Elisabeth, from Hebrew Elisheva, 'God is my oath.'Pronounced ee-LEECE▶Jeanell#15985 in the U.S.Jeanell joins Jean, the French feminine of John, with a fashionable -ell or -elle ending. Jean traces thrPronounced juh-NEL▶Michon#16039 in the U.S.A French-flavored respelling in the Michelle family — feminine of Michel/Michael, from the Hebrew Mikha'ePronounced mee-SHON▶Gianelle#16057 in the U.S.A modern blend joining Gianna - the Italian feminine of Giovanni, from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'Pronounced jee-uh-NEL▶Jeanene#16077 in the U.S.Jeanene is a mid-century elaboration of Jean and Jeanine, French feminines of John, from Hebrew Yochanan,Pronounced juh-NEEN▶Janeen#16134 in the U.S.A phonetic spelling of Janine, the French diminutive of Jeanne (Jane), from the Hebrew for 'God is gracioPronounced juh-NEEN▶Denita#16146 in the U.S.Denita elaborates Denise or Dena, feminine forms tied to Dionysius (the Greek god of wine and revelry), wPronounced deh-NEE-tah▶Janique#16240 in the U.S.Janique is a modern coinage that pairs Jan, from Jane or Janet and ultimately the Hebrew Yohanan, 'God isPronounced juh-NEEK▶Josee#16258 in the U.S.Josee, in French Josee with an accent, is the French feminine of Joseph, itself a short form of Marie-JosPronounced zhoh-ZAY▶Nachelle#16279 in the U.S.Nachelle is an American coinage pairing a Na- opening with the -chelle ending of Michelle and Rochelle (fPronounced nuh-SHEL▶Jenell#16294 in the U.S.Jenell is a spelling variant of Janelle, a twentieth-century elaboration of Jane (from Hebrew Yochanan, 'Pronounced juh-NELL▶Jene#16297 in the U.S.Jene is a spelling variant of Jean (or the homophone Gene), the French form of Jane/Joan; all trace back Pronounced JEEN▶Jannette#16313 in the U.S.A double-n spelling of Jeannette (Janet), a French diminutive of Jeanne, the feminine of John, from the HPronounced juh-NET▶Josetta#16314 in the U.S.Josetta is a feminine diminutive built from Joseph or Josephine with the French -etta or -ette ending. JoPronounced joh-SET-uh▶Janeane#16378 in the U.S.Janeane is a variant spelling of Janine or Jeannine, French diminutives of Jeanne, the feminine of John. Pronounced juh-NEEN▶Josaphine#16381 in the U.S.A respelling of Josephine, the French feminine of Joseph, from the Hebrew Yosef, 'he will add' or 'God wiPronounced JOH-suh-feen▶Athalie#16556 in the U.S.Athalie is the French rendering of Athaliah, a Hebrew name built from a divine element and a root meaningPronounced ATH-uh-lee▶Jeanny#16596 in the U.S.Jeanny is a pet spelling of Jeannie, a diminutive of Jeanne, the French feminine of John from the Hebrew Pronounced JEE-nee▶Lis#16630 in the U.S.A Danish short form of Elisabeth ('my God is an oath'), long used on its own. Separately, lis is the FrenPronounced LEES▶Lise#16633 in the U.S.Lise is a French, German, and Scandinavian short form of Elise or Elisabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva ('GPronounced LEEZ▶Louna#16654 in the U.S.A French form standing beside Luna, from Latin luna, 'moon' - also the name of the Roman moon goddess. InPronounced LOO-nuh▶Bridgitte#16687 in the U.S.Bridgitte is a spelling of Brigitte, the French form of Bridget, from Irish 'Brighid', 'exalted one' or 'Pronounced brih-JEET▶Lizzet#16698 in the U.S.Lizzet is a spelling of Lisette/Lizette, a French diminutive of Elizabeth. Elizabeth comes from the HebrePronounced lih-ZET▶Lizzette#16708 in the U.S.Lizzette is an American respelling of Lisette (or Lizette), a French diminutive of Elizabeth. Elizabeth cPronounced lih-ZET▶Jennette#16722 in the U.S.Jennette is a spelling of Jeanette, the French diminutive of Jeanne, the feminine of Jean (John), from HePronounced juh-NET▶Daneille#16736 in the U.S.Daneille is a rearranged spelling of Danielle, the French feminine form of Daniel. Daniel comes from the Pronounced dan-YEL▶Dawnielle#16761 in the U.S.Dawnielle is a combination name fusing Dawn, the English word for daybreak, with Danielle, the French femPronounced dawn-YEL▶Dennice#16806 in the U.S.Dennice is a phonetic respelling of Denise, the French feminine of Denis. Denis descends from Dionysius, Pronounced duh-NEES▶Mechelle#16846 in the U.S.A phonetic respelling of Michelle, the French feminine of Michael, from the Hebrew for 'who is like God.'Pronounced muh-SHEL▶Jeanee#16857 in the U.S.Jeanee is a variant of Jeannie or Jeanne, the French feminine forms of John, from the Hebrew Yochanan, 'GPronounced juh-NEE▶Nathanaelle#16913 in the U.S.A French feminine of Nathanael/Nathaniel, from the Hebrew Netan'el, 'God has given.' Elegant and faith-roPronounced nuh-than-uh-EL▶Jannell#16937 in the U.S.Jannell is a doubled-consonant spelling of Janelle, itself Jane (from Hebrew Yohanan, 'God is gracious') Pronounced juh-NEL▶Jenette#16986 in the U.S.Jenette is a simplified respelling of Jeanette, the French diminutive of Jeanne, the feminine form of JohPronounced juh-NET▶Normajean#17015 in the U.S.Normajean joins Norma, from Latin 'norma' (standard, rule) and popularized by the opera Norma, with Jean,Pronounced NOR-muh-jeen▶Michalle#17061 in the U.S.Michalle is a spelling variant of Michelle, the French feminine form of Michael, from Hebrew mikha'el, 'wPronounced mih-SHEL▶Lizett#17122 in the U.S.Lizett is a spelling of Lisette or Lizette, a French pet form of Elisabeth. Elisabeth comes from Hebrew EPronounced lee-ZET▶Danise#17191 in the U.S.A respelling of Denise, the French feminine of Denis (Dionysius) — ultimately from Dionysus, the Greek goPronounced duh-NEESE▶Domenique#17222 in the U.S.Domenique is a spelling of Dominique, the French form of the Latin Dominicus, 'of the Lord' or 'belongingPronounced dom-uh-NEEK▶Laverne#17225 in the U.S.A French name, usually explained from la verne, 'the alder' or 'alder grove' — a place name turned surnamPronounced luh-VURN▶Jeanann#17258 in the U.S.Jeanann is an American girl's name joining Jean, a French and Scottish feminine of John, 'God is graciousPronounced jee-NAN▶Marieliz#17258 in the U.S.A compound of Marie (from Miriam) and Liz (from Elizabeth, 'my God is an oath; abundance'). A joined doubPronounced muh-REE-liz▶Jenene#17268 in the U.S.Jenene is a mid-century elaboration of Jean or Jeanne, the French feminine of John, from Hebrew Yohanan, Pronounced juh-NEEN▶Simonne#17347 in the U.S.Simonne is a French feminine spelling of Simon, a variant of Simone. Simon comes from the Hebrew Shim'on,Pronounced sih-MOHN▶Genette#17464 in the U.S.Genette is a documented English spelling variant of Jeannette, the French diminutive of Jeanne, from the Pronounced jeh-NET▶Yakelin#17531 in the U.S.A Spanish-influenced respelling of Jacqueline, the French feminine of Jacques (James/Jacob), from the HebPronounced YAK-uh-lin▶Sharniece#17532 in the U.S.Sharniece is a modern American coinage joining the Shar- prefix (as in Sharon, Sharise) with a -niece endPronounced shar-NEES▶Josphine#17707 in the U.S.Josphine is a variant spelling of Josephine that drops one 'e.' Josephine is the French feminine of JosepPronounced JOH-suh-feen▶Deniece#17711 in the U.S.Deniece re-spells Denise, the French feminine of Denis, which descends from Dionysos, the Greek god of wiPronounced duh-NEES▶Gabrelle#17759 in the U.S.Gabrelle is a contracted spelling of Gabrielle, the French feminine of Gabriel, which comes from a HebrewPronounced gab-ree-EL▶Dyane#17771 in the U.S.Dyane is a French-flavored respelling of Diane, itself from the Roman goddess Diana, whose name is tied tPronounced dye-AN▶Jossette#17841 in the U.S.Jossette is an American respelling of Josette, the French diminutive of Josephine. Josephine descends froPronounced joh-SET▶Denese#17851 in the U.S.Denese is a variant spelling of Denise, the French feminine of Denis, which comes from Dionysius, 'devotePronounced duh-NEECE▶Janean#17913 in the U.S.Janean is a spelling variant of Janine/Jeanine, a French diminutive of Jeanne, the feminine of Jean (JohnPronounced juh-NEEN▶Janene#17971 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Janine, the French diminutive of Jeanne (Jane), from the Hebrew for 'God is graciouPronounced juh-NEEN▶Jannett#17978 in the U.S.Jannett is a variant spelling of Janet, or of the French Jeanette, both diminutives of Jane. Jane descendPronounced juh-NET▶Machelle#18098 in the U.S.Machelle is a variant of Michelle, the French feminine of Michael, from the Hebrew mikha'el, 'who is likePronounced mah-SHELL▶Danyele#18197 in the U.S.Danyele is a phonetic respelling of Danielle, the French feminine of Daniel, from Hebrew Daniyyel, 'God iPronounced dan-YEL▶Genise#18249 in the U.S.Genise reads as a soft-G respelling of Denise — the French feminine of Denis, from the Greek god DionysusPronounced juh-NEESS▶Lissete#18427 in the U.S.Lissete is a reduced spelling of Lisette, the French diminutive of Elizabeth (through Lise). Elizabeth coPronounced lih-SET▶Johnette#18452 in the U.S.Johnette is a feminine coinage built from John plus the French diminutive suffix -ette, 'little'. John coPronounced joh-NET▶Jacqulin#18637 in the U.S.Jacqulin is a spelling variant of Jacqueline, the French feminine form of Jacques, which is the French foPronounced ZHAK-lin▶Shellie#18733 in the U.S.A pet form of Michelle or Rochelle (French names) or of Shelley (an English surname/place name). MichellePronounced SHEL-ee▶Nichele#18797 in the U.S.Nichele is a variant of Nichelle, a modern American blend most plausibly of Nichol/Nicole (from Greek 'viPronounced nih-SHEL▶Jolett#18838 in the U.S.Jolett is a variant of Jolette, a diminutive-style name in the Juliet family. Juliet and Julia come from Pronounced joh-LET▶Jenel#18858 in the U.S.Jenel is a variant of Janelle, a blend of Jean or Jenny with the French ending -elle, 'little'. Through JPronounced juh-NEL▶
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What does the name Michelle mean?
Michelle is the French feminine form of Michael, and it means 'who is like God?' — a question rather than a statement, which is part of why the name feels thoughtful rather than showy despite being a top-10 name for decades.