French Baby Names
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French Girl Names
Charlotte#2 in the U.S.Free woman; feminine form of CharlesJosephine#53 in the U.S.God will increase; God shall addAdeline#59 in the U.S.Noble; of noble kind; French diminutive of AdelaClaire#68 in the U.S.Bright; clear; illustriousMadeline#81 in the U.S.Woman from Magdala; high tower — from the Hebrew place name Migdal (tower), via Greek MagdaleneJade#95 in the U.S.The green gemstone; from Spanish piedra de la ijada (stone of the side/flank), referring to itsMargot#102 in the U.S.Pearl — French short form of Marguerite, from Greek margaritēs (pearl)Juliette#110 in the U.S.Youthful, downy-bearded — French diminutive of Julie/Julia, from Latin Iulius, the Roman clan nMagnolia#124 in the U.S.Named after the magnolia tree, itself named after French botanist Pierre Magnol (1638–1715)Valerie#127 in the U.S.Strong; vigorous; healthy — from the Roman family name Valerius, from Latin valere (to be stronBrielle#143 in the U.S.Short form of Gabrielle; from Hebrew meaning 'God is my strength'Remi#145 in the U.S.Oarsman; from the Latin remus (oar)Genevieve#148 in the U.S.Tribe woman, woman of the people — from Old German Genovefa, possibly from Germanic geno (race,Isabelle#166 in the U.S.Pledged to God, God is my oath — French form of Isabel/Elizabeth, from Hebrew Elisheba (my God Rosalie#171 in the U.S.Little rose — French diminutive of Rose, from Latin rosa (rose flower)Vivienne#172 in the U.S.Alive; full of life; French feminine form of Vivian, from Latin vivus (alive, living)Celeste#188 in the U.S.Heavenly, of the skyNoelle#202 in the U.S.Christmas; born on Christmas Day; from French Noël, from Latin natalis (birth)Celine#207 in the U.S.Heavenly; of the sky or moonElise#223 in the U.S.My God is an oath; pledged to GodLucille#239 in the U.S.LightCamille#240 in the U.S.Attendant at religious ceremonies; helper of the priestJuliet#274 in the U.S.Youthful; dedicated to Jupiter — through the Roman family name JuliusSylvie#282 in the U.S.From the forest; spirit of the woodsAdelaide#289 in the U.S.Noble natured; of noble kindEsme#298 in the U.S.Beloved, esteemed; highly regardedElaine#305 in the U.S.Bright, shining light — Old French form of HelenElodie#310 in the U.S.Foreign riches; from the Greek alodia (wealth from another land)Colette#316 in the U.S.French feminine diminutive of Nicolas, itself from the Greek Nikolaos, composed of 'nike' (victFrances#318 in the U.S.Feminine form of Francis, from the Latin Franciscus, meaning 'Frenchman' or 'free one', ultimatAnnabelle#343 in the U.S.Combination of Anna (from Hebrew Hannah, meaning grace or favor) and Belle (from Latin/French bSydney#348 in the U.S.From the English surname Sidney, from the Old English 'sid' (wide) and 'eg' (island), meaning 'Demi#381 in the U.S.Short form of Demetria (devoted to Demeter) or from French demi meaning half; used independentlGiselle#382 in the U.S.From Old High German gisil meaning pledge or hostage, used in medieval diplomacy to secure alliNicole#383 in the U.S.French feminine form of Nicholas, from Greek Nikolaos meaning victory of the people, combining Liana#386 in the U.S.From Italian and French liane, meaning a climbing tropical vine; also functions as a short formFlorence#391 in the U.S.From Latin Florentia, meaning flourishing or prosperous, derived from florens (blooming); also Lauren#401 in the U.S.Feminine form of Laurent, from Latin Laurentius meaning man from Laurentum or laurel-crowned; aMarceline#424 in the U.S.French feminine diminutive of Marcellus, ultimately from Latin Marcus connected to Mars the RomMadeleine#455 in the U.S.French form of Magdalene, from the place name Magdala on the Sea of Galilee, meaning 'tower' inClementine#456 in the U.S.French feminine form of Clement, from Latin 'clemens' meaning mild, gentle, or merciful; used aElle#461 in the U.S.French word meaning 'she,' used as a given name; also a short form of names like Eleanor (GreekMichelle#465 in the U.S.French feminine form of Michel (Michael), from Hebrew 'Mikha'el' meaning 'who is like God?' — aAlison#476 in the U.S.Medieval French diminutive of Alice (Aliz), from Old High German Adalheidis, composed of 'adal'Arielle#486 in the U.S.French feminine elaboration of Ariel, from Hebrew 'ari el' meaning 'lion of God' or 'altar of GAubree#489 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Aubrey, from the Old French name Aubri, which derives from Old High German Arlette#494 in the U.S.French feminine diminutive of a Germanic name composed of 'arn' (eagle) and possibly 'leod' (peLouise#516 in the U.S.French feminine form of Louis, from the Old High German Hludwig composed of hlud (famous, renowAmoura#527 in the U.S.Modern elaboration drawing on French amour meaning 'love' and Arabic amira meaning 'princess' oLottie#528 in the U.S.Pet form of Charlotte, itself the French feminine of Charles, which derives from Old High GermaDanielle#549 in the U.S.French feminine form of Daniel, from Hebrew Daniyyel meaning 'God is my judge,' a compound of dStephanie#557 in the U.S.French feminine form of Stephen, from Greek Stephanos meaning 'crown' or 'wreath,' derived fromJacqueline#558 in the U.S.French feminine form of Jacques (French form of James), from Hebrew Yaakov meaning 'supplanter'Margo#559 in the U.S.French short form of Margot, itself from Marguerite, the French form of Margaret, from Latin MaEstelle#573 in the U.S.Star; a French and Occitan name derived from the Latin stella, meaning starParis#592 in the U.S.From the Greek mythological name Paris, possibly related to Parrhasios or a pre-Greek root; alsMarie#618 in the U.S.French form of Mary, from the Hebrew Miryam, whose meaning is debated: possibly from Egyptian mAnne#619 in the U.S.French form of Anna, from Hebrew Channah meaning 'grace,' 'favor,' or 'God has favored me'; theArlet#642 in the U.S.Variant of Arlette, a French diminutive of Germanic Arla or Arlette, from the element arn meaniLaney#674 in the U.S.Diminutive of Elaine, Delaney, or Lane; Elaine is an Old French form of Helen, from Greek helenCoraline#683 in the U.S.A blend or elaboration combining Cora (from Greek kore meaning maiden or heart) with the -line Remy#721 in the U.S.French form of the Latin Remigius, from remigis meaning 'oarsman' or 'rower'; associated with SValery#744 in the U.S.Variant of Valerie, from the Latin Valeria, from valere meaning 'to be strong' or 'to be healthAdele#751 in the U.S.Noble; from the Old High German element adal meaning noble or of noble birthSoleil#758 in the U.S.Sun; the French word soleil meaning sun, used as a given name for its luminous, radiant imageryElouise#788 in the U.S.Famous warrior or renowned in battle; a variant spelling of Eloise, from Old High German HelewiQuincy#815 in the U.S.Estate of the fifth son; French place-name surname from the personal name Quintus (fifth) + -cyAmelie#828 in the U.S.French form of Amelia, derived from the Old High German Amal or Amali, the name of a noble GermDenver#836 in the U.S.English surname, possibly from French Anvers (Antwerp) or Old English, meaning 'green valley'Julie#873 in the U.S.French feminine form of Julius, from the Roman family name Iulius, possibly from the Greek ioulOdette#883 in the U.S.French feminine diminutive of Oda or Ode, from Old High German Aud or Od meaning wealth, fortunMariel#893 in the U.S.Dutch and German diminutive of Maria, itself from Hebrew Miryam; the meaning of Mary is debatedViolette#894 in the U.S.French diminutive of Violette, from Latin viola (violet flower); the violet symbolized modesty,Rayne#906 in the U.S.Likely a variant of French Reine (queen, from Latin regina) or of the English nature word rain;Nataly#907 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Natalie, from Latin natalis meaning of birth, of the birthday; specificallyRaina#916 in the U.S.From Slavic Rayna, a form of Regina meaning queen (Latin); also used as a variant of the natureElyse#918 in the U.S.French short form of Elisabeth (Elizabeth), from Hebrew Elisheba meaning my God is an oath or pEmmeline#922 in the U.S.From Old French Emeline, a form of Ameline, derived from Germanic amal (work, vigour, or the AmLandry#935 in the U.S.From a Germanic given name composed of land (land, territory, domain) and ric (power, ruler); aScout#997 in the U.S.From Old French escouter meaning to listen, via a military term for a person sent ahead to gathSimone#998 in the U.S.French feminine form of Simon, from Hebrew Shim'on meaning he heard or God has heard; one of thCorinne#999 in the U.S.French form of Corinna, from Greek Korinna, a diminutive of Kore meaning maiden or girl; also aBaylee#1008 in the U.S.Bailiff or outer court of a castle; spelling variant of Bailey, from Old French baille (enclosuJoelle#1010 in the U.S.Yahweh is God; French feminine form of Joel, from Hebrew Yo'el (Yah is God)Belle#1013 in the U.S.Beautiful; from French belle (beautiful, lovely), from Latin bella (beautiful), feminine of belSpencer#1025 in the U.S.Dispenser of provisions; steward; from Old French despencier (one who gives out provisions), frJolie#1030 in the U.S.Pretty, cheerful; from French jolie (pretty, nice)Bernadette#1034 in the U.S.Brave as a bear; French feminine form of Bernard, from Germanic Bernhard (bern: bear + hard: brLorraine#1044 in the U.S.From Lorraine, the land of Lothar's peopleBailee#1069 in the U.S.Bailiff or outer court of a castle; a spelling variant of Bailey, from Old French baille (encloLaramie#1088 in the U.S.From the Laramie River and city in Wyoming; named for French-Canadian trapper Jacques La Ramée,Renee#1099 in the U.S.Reborn; French feminine form of René, from Latin renatus (born again)Lianna#1105 in the U.S.My God has answered; short form of names like Eliana or Juliana; or from French liane (a climbiPrincess#1122 in the U.S.Daughter of a prince; royal; from Old French princesse (princess), from Latin princeps (first, Dior#1126 in the U.S.Possibly from Breton/Old French d'or (of gold); the surname of couturier Christian Dior, now usLucie#1130 in the U.S.Light, illuminationAubriella#1140 in the U.S.Elf ruler; blend of Aubrey (Germanic: alb+ric) with the -ella suffix (Italian/Latin: she, beautAubrielle#1144 in the U.S.Elf ruler; feminine blend of Aubrey (alb: elf + ric: ruler) with the French -elle suffix (beautAngelique#1193 in the U.S.Angelic; French feminine form of Angelicus, from Greek angelos (messenger)Margaux#1199 in the U.S.Pearl; French spelling variant of Margot/Margaux, from Greek margarites (pearl) via Latin margaNathaly#1216 in the U.S.Born on Christmas Day; a spelling variant of Natalie, from Latin natalis (relating to birth, spEmmaline#1236 in the U.S.Whole; gentle; from Emma (Germanic: whole, universal) with the French -line diminutive suffixEliette#1245 in the U.S.My God is an oath; beloved of GodSolene#1257 in the U.S.Solemn, religious, ceremoniousElayna#1301 in the U.S.Bright, shining, ray of sunChanel#1311 in the U.S.Channel; pipe; from Old French chanel (canal, pipe, groove) — the surname of fashion designer CEmilie#1312 in the U.S.Rival, eager, industriousRenley#1314 in the U.S.Rene's meadow; or raven clearing; a modern compound of Ren (from French René: reborn, or Old EnRue#1324 in the U.S.The rue herb (Ruta graveolens); or sorrow, regret; from Old French rue and Latin ruta (the bittAubrie#1353 in the U.S.Elf ruler; from Germanic Alberic (alb: elf + ric: ruler, power), via Old French AubriDelainey#1390 in the U.S.From the elder tree grove; descendant of the challengerNoel#1395 in the U.S.From the French 'Noël', meaning 'Christmas', derived from Latin 'natalis' (relating to birth, iNoelia#1405 in the U.S.Christmas, birth of the LordDesiree#1429 in the U.S.Desired, longed for; from French désirée (desired, wished for), from Latin desiderare (to desirEvalyn#1430 in the U.S.Wished-for child; hazelnut; from Old French avelineAnnette#1443 in the U.S.Grace, favor, graciousEvalynn#1446 in the U.S.Wished-for child; hazelnut; from avelineNathalie#1481 in the U.S.Born on Christmas Day; French form of Natalie, from Latin natalis (relating to birth, specificaConstance#1501 in the U.S.Constancy, steadfastness (from Latin Constantia)Elinor#1502 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Eleanor, from Old Occitan Aliénor; often interpreted as 'the other Aenor', Paulette#1536 in the U.S.Small, humble; little PaulLaya#1543 in the U.S.Weary, grievedMavie#1555 in the U.S.My life; or song thrush; French ma vie (my life) or Irish/Old French mavis (the song thrush birRaine#1556 in the U.S.Rain; also queen in French (reine)Angeline#1570 in the U.S.Angelic; a diminutive of Angela, from Greek angelos (messenger)Britney#1571 in the U.S.From Britain or Brittany, the Celtic regionAimee#1581 in the U.S.Beloved, beloved one, one who is lovedMacey#1619 in the U.S.Matthew's estate or settlementNadine#1627 in the U.S.French diminutive of Nadia, ultimately from Russian Nadezhda meaning 'hope'.Yvette#1630 in the U.S.feminine diminutive of Yves, from a Germanic root meaning "yew (wood)," by extension "archer"Royal#1663 in the U.S.Of the king; regal; from Old French roial (kingly, royal), from Latin regalis (of the king, froAdrienne#1673 in the U.S.From Hadria, the Adriatic Sea townDenise#1677 in the U.S.Of Zeus , godlikeFrancis#1685 in the U.S.Frenchman
French Boy Names
Beau#60 in the U.S.Handsome; beautiful — from French beau (beautiful, fine)Archer#98 in the U.S.Bowman; one who shoots arrows with a bow — an occupational surnameCalvin#132 in the U.S.Bald, hairless — from the French surname Cauvin/Calvin, derived from Latin calvus (bald)Harvey#251 in the U.S.Battle worthy; eager for battleTristan#309 in the U.S.Tumult, noise; possibly 'sad' — from Celtic via medieval French romanceAndre#368 in the U.S.French form of Andrew, from the Greek Andreas, derived from 'aner' (man, male) — meaning 'manlyDaxton#379 in the U.S.Modern elaboration of Dax, a French place name referring to the town of Dax in southwestern FraRemy#408 in the U.S.From French Rémi, a form of the Latin Remigius meaning oarsman or one who rows; connected to SaRoyal#476 in the U.S.From the English word 'royal,' derived from Old French 'roial' and Latin 'regalis' meaning kingNoel#478 in the U.S.From Old French 'Noël,' derived from Latin 'natalis' (birth) or 'natalis dies Domini' (birthdayRoyce#500 in the U.S.English surname from Old French 'roy' (king) and the suffix '-ce' or from 'Rolls-Royce' culturaDevin#548 in the U.S.From Irish Gaelic Damhán (meaning 'little stag' or 'fawn') or Daimhín, alternatively from the ILouie#596 in the U.S.Variant of Louis, from Old Frankish Hluodwig, composed of hlud ('fame,' 'renowned') and wig ('wQuincy#654 in the U.S.From a French surname derived from a place name meaning estate of Quintus (the fifth), from LatTaylor#685 in the U.S.Tailor; one who cuts and sews garments; from Old French tailleur (cutter), from tailler (to cutDax#692 in the U.S.From the French city Dax, derived from the Latin Aquae Tarbellicae and later d'Ax; also used asJulien#709 in the U.S.French form of Julian, from the Latin Iulianus, a derivative of the Roman family name Julius, pMarcel#731 in the U.S.French form of Marcellus, from the Latin Marcellus, a diminutive of Marcus, from the Roman god Chandler#753 in the U.S.Candle maker or seller; from Old French chandelier (candle merchant), from chandelle (candle)Remi#787 in the U.S.Oarsman or rower; the French form of Remigius, from the Latin remigium meaning oarsmanship, froDenim#880 in the U.S.From French serge de Nimes, meaning twill fabric from the city of Nimes in southern France; adoLeroy#888 in the U.S.From Old French le roi meaning the king; a surname borne by those who worked in a royal househoTrey#890 in the U.S.From Middle English and Old French treis meaning three; traditionally given to a third child, aLucien#899 in the U.S.French form of Lucianus, derived from Latin Lucius and ultimately from lux/lucis (light); meaniMontgomery#962 in the U.S.From the Norman French place name Montgomeri, from Old French mont meaning mountain and GermaniWallace#964 in the U.S.From Anglo-Norman French Waleis meaning Welshman or foreigner, from a Germanic root related to Beaux#970 in the U.S.French word and name beaux meaning beautiful, handsome, or fine; the plural of beau, from Old FGage#973 in the U.S.From Old French gage meaning pledge, security, or guarantee; also a surname from the same root Loyal#983 in the U.S.From the English adjective loyal, derived from Old French loyal and Latin legalis meaning legalCurtis#985 in the U.S.From Old French curteis meaning courteous, polite, or well-bred, derived from curt meaning courMaurice#1020 in the U.S.Dark-skinned; from Latin Mauritius (Moorish, of Mauritania), from Mauri (the North African peopBlaise#1038 in the U.S.Lisping; stammering; from Latin Blasius (possibly from blaesus: stammering, lisping)Lyle#1047 in the U.S.The island; from Old French l'isle (the island), a place-name for someone from an islandRene#1092 in the U.S.Reborn; from Latin renatus (born again); the masculine form of RenéeMarlon#1105 in the U.S.Little hawk; little falcon; possibly from Old French merle (blackbird) + diminutive -on, or a fTurner#1107 in the U.S.One who works a lathe; from Old French torneor (lathe operator), from torner (to turn on a lathKartier#1125 in the U.S.Maker of carts; a spelling inspired by the Cartier luxury jeweler, combining Carter (cart driveAnsel#1138 in the U.S.Follower of a nobleman, divine protectorAdrien#1159 in the U.S.From Hadria; from the Adriatic; French form of Adrian, from Latin Hadrianus (of the city HadriaJean#1172 in the U.S.God is gracious; French masculine form of John, from Hebrew Yohanan (Yahweh is gracious)Korbin#1173 in the U.S.Raven; from Old French Corbin (raven-colored, dark), from corbeau (raven)Deandre#1178 in the U.S.Of the man; manly; French compound De + André, where André is the French form of Andrew, from GTalon#1181 in the U.S.Claw; the sharp curved claw of a bird of prey; from Old French talon (heel, claw), from Latin tMarc#1237 in the U.S.Of Mars; warrior; French form of Mark/Marcus, from Latin Marcus (of the god Mars, the Roman godJet#1246 in the U.S.Jet-black gemstone; rapid flightPierre#1253 in the U.S.Rock, stone, the rockPercy#1279 in the U.S.From the village of Percy in NormandyMaison#1294 in the U.S.House, homeCartier#1297 in the U.S.Maker of carts; from French cartier (cart maker), a surname that became one of the world's mostBernard#1362 in the U.S.Strong as a bear; brave as a bearBrett#1382 in the U.S.A Breton; from Britain; from Old French Bret (a Breton, a native of Brittany or Britain)Vernon#1387 in the U.S.From a Norman place name brought to England, from Gaulish 'verno' ('alder tree') plus a locativJules#1396 in the U.S.French form of Julius, from the Roman name often taken to mean 'youthful' or 'downy/soft-hairedDominique#1468 in the U.S."of the Lord, belonging to the Lord," French form of Latin DominicusJermaine#1496 in the U.S.From Germany; brother; Saint GermainLamar#1517 in the U.S.From a French surname, originally a place name 'la mare' ('the pool/pond'). Widely used as a giJeffery#1556 in the U.S.Pledged peace, peaceful pledgeSuede#1561 in the U.S.Suede leather; literally 'from Sweden'Dior#1590 in the U.S.Gold, golden; from French d'or meaning of goldJuelz#1592 in the U.S.Jewels, precious gems; creative variantEddy#1605 in the U.S.A diminutive of Edward or Edmund, from Old English ead "wealth, fortune" combined with weard "gDestin#1612 in the U.S.from the French word 'destin' meaning 'destiny, fate'; also used in Haitian CreoleKorbyn#1628 in the U.S.A modern spelling variant of Corbin/Corbyn, from a Norman French surname derived from 'corbeau'Guy#1637 in the U.S.from the Germanic name Wido, possibly meaning "wood" or "wide," brought to England by the NormaMarquis#1672 in the U.S.from the French noble title 'marquis', a rank below duke, ultimately from a Germanic word meaniDarrell#1691 in the U.S.From Airelle, Normandy; darling
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