French Girl Names
1973 french girl names with meanings, U.S. popularity, and audio pronunciation on every page.
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French girl names are the definition of chic — elegant, soft, and quietly sophisticated. The favorites lead: Charlotte, Josephine, Genevieve and Juliette.
For romance, Adeline, Rosalie, Vivienne and Margot are lovely, while Claire, Jade, Brielle and Remi feel fresh and wearable.
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French Girl Names
Charlotte#2 in the U.S.Free woman; feminine form of Charles▶Josephine#53 in the U.S.God will increase; God shall add▶Adeline#59 in the U.S.Noble; of noble kind; French diminutive of Adela▶Claire#68 in the U.S.Bright; clear; illustrious▶Madeline#81 in the U.S.Woman from Magdala; high tower — from the Hebrew place name Migdal (tower), via Greek Magdalene▶Jade#95 in the U.S.The green gemstone; from Spanish piedra de la ijada (stone of the side/flank), referring to its▶Margot#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 n▶Magnolia#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 stron▶Brielle#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 sky▶Noelle#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 moon▶Elise#223 in the U.S.My God is an oath; pledged to God▶Lucille#239 in the U.S.Light▶Camille#240 in the U.S.Attendant at religious ceremonies; helper of the priest▶Juliet#274 in the U.S.Youthful; dedicated to Jupiter — through the Roman family name Julius▶Sylvie#282 in the U.S.From the forest; spirit of the woods▶Adelaide#289 in the U.S.Noble natured; of noble kind▶Esme#298 in the U.S.Beloved, esteemed; highly regarded▶Elaine#305 in the U.S.Bright, shining light — Old French form of Helen▶Elodie#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' (vict▶Frances#318 in the U.S.Feminine form of Francis, from the Latin Franciscus, meaning 'Frenchman' or 'free one', ultimat▶Annabelle#343 in the U.S.Combination of Anna (from Hebrew Hannah, meaning grace or favor) and Belle (from Latin/French b▶Sydney#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 independentl▶Giselle#382 in the U.S.From Old High German gisil meaning pledge or hostage, used in medieval diplomacy to secure alli▶Nicole#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 form▶Florence#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; a▶Marceline#424 in the U.S.French feminine diminutive of Marcellus, ultimately from Latin Marcus connected to Mars the Rom▶Madeleine#455 in the U.S.French form of Magdalene, from the place name Magdala on the Sea of Galilee, meaning 'tower' in▶Clementine#456 in the U.S.French feminine form of Clement, from Latin 'clemens' meaning mild, gentle, or merciful; used a▶Elle#461 in the U.S.French word meaning 'she,' used as a given name; also a short form of names like Eleanor (Greek▶Michelle#465 in the U.S.French feminine form of Michel (Michael), from Hebrew 'Mikha'el' meaning 'who is like God?' — a▶Alison#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 G▶Aubree#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' (pe▶Louise#516 in the U.S.French feminine form of Louis, from the Old High German Hludwig composed of hlud (famous, renow▶Amoura#527 in the U.S.Modern elaboration drawing on French amour meaning 'love' and Arabic amira meaning 'princess' o▶Lottie#528 in the U.S.Pet form of Charlotte, itself the French feminine of Charles, which derives from Old High Germa▶Danielle#549 in the U.S.French feminine form of Daniel, from Hebrew Daniyyel meaning 'God is my judge,' a compound of d▶Stephanie#557 in the U.S.French feminine form of Stephen, from Greek Stephanos meaning 'crown' or 'wreath,' derived from▶Jacqueline#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 Ma▶Estelle#573 in the U.S.Star; a French and Occitan name derived from the Latin stella, meaning star▶Paris#592 in the U.S.From the Greek mythological name Paris, possibly related to Parrhasios or a pre-Greek root; als▶Marie#618 in the U.S.French form of Mary, from the Hebrew Miryam, whose meaning is debated: possibly from Egyptian m▶Anne#619 in the U.S.French form of Anna, from Hebrew Channah meaning 'grace,' 'favor,' or 'God has favored me'; the▶Arlet#642 in the U.S.Variant of Arlette, a French diminutive of Germanic Arla or Arlette, from the element arn meani▶Laney#674 in the U.S.Diminutive of Elaine, Delaney, or Lane; Elaine is an Old French form of Helen, from Greek helen▶Coraline#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 S▶Valery#744 in the U.S.Variant of Valerie, from the Latin Valeria, from valere meaning 'to be strong' or 'to be health▶Adele#751 in the U.S.Noble; from the Old High German element adal meaning noble or of noble birth▶Soleil#758 in the U.S.Sun; the French word soleil meaning sun, used as a given name for its luminous, radiant imagery▶Elouise#788 in the U.S.Famous warrior or renowned in battle; a variant spelling of Eloise, from Old High German Helewi▶Quincy#815 in the U.S.Estate of the fifth son; French place-name surname from the personal name Quintus (fifth) + -cy▶Amelie#828 in the U.S.French form of Amelia, derived from the Old High German Amal or Amali, the name of a noble Germ▶Denver#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 ioul▶Odette#883 in the U.S.French feminine diminutive of Oda or Ode, from Old High German Aud or Od meaning wealth, fortun▶Mariel#893 in the U.S.Dutch and German diminutive of Maria, itself from Hebrew Miryam; the meaning of Mary is debated▶Violette#894 in the U.S.French diminutive of Violette, from Latin viola (violet flower); the violet symbolized modesty,▶Jolie#902 in the U.S.Pretty, cheerful; from French jolie (pretty, nice)▶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; specifically▶Raina#916 in the U.S.From Slavic Rayna, a form of Regina meaning queen (Latin); also used as a variant of the nature▶Elyse#918 in the U.S.French short form of Elisabeth (Elizabeth), from Hebrew Elisheba meaning my God is an oath or p▶Joelle#919 in the U.S.Yahweh is God; French feminine form of Joel, from Hebrew Yo'el (Yah is God)▶Emmeline#922 in the U.S.From Old French Emeline, a form of Ameline, derived from Germanic amal (work, vigour, or the Am▶Landry#935 in the U.S.From a Germanic given name composed of land (land, territory, domain) and ric (power, ruler); a▶Dior#984 in the U.S.Possibly from Breton/Old French d'or (of gold); the surname of couturier Christian Dior, now us▶Bailee#989 in the U.S.Bailiff or outer court of a castle; a spelling variant of Bailey, from Old French baille (enclo▶Scout#997 in the U.S.From Old French escouter meaning to listen, via a military term for a person sent ahead to gath▶Simone#998 in the U.S.French feminine form of Simon, from Hebrew Shim'on meaning he heard or God has heard; one of th▶Corinne#999 in the U.S.French form of Corinna, from Greek Korinna, a diminutive of Kore meaning maiden or girl; also a▶Aubrie#1001 in the U.S.Elf ruler; from Germanic Alberic (alb: elf + ric: ruler, power), via Old French Aubri▶Belle#1005 in the U.S.Beautiful; from French belle (beautiful, lovely), from Latin bella (beautiful), feminine of bel▶Baylee#1016 in the U.S.Bailiff or outer court of a castle; spelling variant of Bailey, from Old French baille (enclosu▶Aubriella#1019 in the U.S.Elf ruler; blend of Aubrey (Germanic: alb+ric) with the -ella suffix (Italian/Latin: she, beaut▶Renee#1048 in the U.S.Reborn; French feminine form of René, from Latin renatus (born again)▶Mavie#1062 in the U.S.My life; or song thrush; French ma vie (my life) or Irish/Old French mavis (the song thrush bir▶Aubrielle#1084 in the U.S.Elf ruler; feminine blend of Aubrey (alb: elf + ric: ruler) with the French -elle suffix (beaut▶Angelique#1087 in the U.S.Angelic; French feminine form of Angelicus, from Greek angelos (messenger)▶Laramie#1089 in the U.S.From the Laramie River and city in Wyoming; named for French-Canadian trapper Jacques La Ramée,▶Spencer#1119 in the U.S.Dispenser of provisions; steward; from Old French despencier (one who gives out provisions), fr▶Desiree#1130 in the U.S.Desired, longed for; from French désirée (desired, wished for), from Latin desiderare (to desir▶Nathaly#1144 in the U.S.Born on Christmas Day; a spelling variant of Natalie, from Latin natalis (relating to birth, sp▶Princess#1145 in the U.S.Daughter of a prince; royal; from Old French princesse (princess), from Latin princeps (first, ▶Angeline#1153 in the U.S.Angelic; a diminutive of Angela, from Greek angelos (messenger)▶Renley#1170 in the U.S.Rene's meadow; or raven clearing; a modern compound of Ren (from French René: reborn, or Old En▶Emmaline#1198 in the U.S.Whole; gentle; from Emma (Germanic: whole, universal) with the French -line diminutive suffix▶Margaux#1211 in the U.S.Pearl; French spelling variant of Margot/Margaux, from Greek margarites (pearl) via Latin marga▶Lianna#1215 in the U.S.My God has answered; short form of names like Eliana or Juliana; or from French liane (a climbi▶Chanel#1221 in the U.S.Channel; pipe; from Old French chanel (canal, pipe, groove) — the surname of fashion designer C▶Royal#1225 in the U.S.Of the king; regal; from Old French roial (kingly, royal), from Latin regalis (of the king, fro▶Rue#1241 in the U.S.The rue herb (Ruta graveolens); or sorrow, regret; from Old French rue and Latin ruta (the bitt▶Nathalie#1244 in the U.S.Born on Christmas Day; French form of Natalie, from Latin natalis (relating to birth, specifica▶Bernadette#1247 in the U.S.Brave as a bear; French feminine form of Bernard, from Germanic Bernhard (bern: bear + hard: br▶Eliette#1290 in the U.S.My God is an oath; beloved of God▶Lucie#1295 in the U.S.Light, illumination▶Annette#1304 in the U.S.Grace, favor, gracious▶Britney#1333 in the U.S.From Britain or Brittany, the Celtic region▶Delainey#1346 in the U.S.From the elder tree grove; descendant of the challenger▶Evalyn#1351 in the U.S.Wished-for child; hazelnut; from Old French aveline▶Emilie#1387 in the U.S.Rival, eager, industrious▶Evalynn#1399 in the U.S.Wished-for child; hazelnut; from aveline▶Paulette#1410 in the U.S.Small, humble; little Paul▶Lorraine#1417 in the U.S.From Lorraine, the land of Lothar's people▶Macey#1418 in the U.S.Matthew's estate or settlement▶Elayna#1423 in the U.S.Bright, shining, ray of sun▶Raine#1447 in the U.S.Rain; also queen in French (reine)▶Adrienne#1455 in the U.S.From Hadria, the Adriatic Sea town▶Noelia#1466 in the U.S.Christmas, birth of the Lord▶Aimee#1467 in the U.S.Beloved, beloved one, one who is loved▶Noel#1490 in the U.S.From the French 'Noël', meaning 'Christmas', derived from Latin 'natalis' (relating to birth, i▶Elinor#1502 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Eleanor, from Old Occitan Aliénor; often interpreted as 'the other Aenor', ▶Vivianne#1552 in the U.S.From Latin Vivianus, from 'vivus' ('alive, living'); the '-anne' ending is a French/modern elab▶Kamille#1561 in the U.S.Young ceremonial attendant (variant of Camille/Camilla)▶Nadine#1582 in the U.S.French diminutive of Nadia, ultimately from Russian Nadezhda meaning 'hope'.▶Gisselle#1613 in the U.S.A spelling variant of Giselle, from the Germanic element gisil meaning "pledge" or "hostage," h▶Yvette#1616 in the U.S.feminine diminutive of Yves, from a Germanic root meaning "yew (wood)," by extension "archer"▶Constance#1645 in the U.S.Constancy, steadfastness (from Latin Constantia)▶Vivien#1721 in the U.S.Alive, lively, living▶Claira#1740 in the U.S.Clear, bright, famous▶Solene#1744 in the U.S.Solemn, religious, ceremonious▶Yasmina#1745 in the U.S.Jasmine▶Chevelle#1748 in the U.S.Chiefly a modern American coinage made famous by the Chevrolet Chevelle automobile. Often given▶Jireh#1752 in the U.S. Yahweh sees▶Marielle#1755 in the U.S.Sea of bitterness▶Zelie#1836 in the U.S.Noble (short form of Azelie/Adelaide)▶Avril#1847 in the U.S.To open, to uncover▶Katia#1853 in the U.S.Each of the two▶Marion#1867 in the U.S.French diminutive of Marie (Mary), from Hebrew Miryam; meaning debated, commonly 'beloved' or '▶Sabine#1871 in the U.S.A Sabine▶Noella#1886 in the U.S.Christmas; born at Christmas (feminine form of Noel)▶Denise#1894 in the U.S.Of Zeus , godlike▶Cosette#1909 in the U.S.Little thing▶Sullivan#1948 in the U.S.Eye▶Nicolette#2020 in the U.S.French feminine diminutive of Nicole/Nicholas, from Greek 'nike' (victory) and 'laos' (people):▶Layna#2044 in the U.S.Torch▶Francine#2069 in the U.S.French feminine form of Francis (Latin Franciscus), from the tribal name of the Franks: 'French▶Francis#2083 in the U.S.Frenchman▶Marianne#2122 in the U.S.Sea of bitterness▶Arabelle#2130 in the U.S.Invokable, yielding to prayer▶Denim#2132 in the U.S.Word name from the fabric denim, from French serge de Nimes 'serge from Nimes'.▶Laya#2140 in the U.S.Weary, grieved▶Ivette#2197 in the U.S.Variant of Yvette, feminine of Yves/Ivo, from Germanic iv 'yew'.▶Josette#2218 in the U.S.French diminutive of Josephine, from Hebrew Yosef 'he will add / God shall add'.▶Therese#2227 in the U.S.to reap, harvest▶Diane#2247 in the U.S.divine, belonging to the divine▶Joslyn#2252 in the U.S.member of the Gauts tribe▶Natalee#2255 in the U.S.born on Christmas Day, birthday of the Lord▶Jackie#2284 in the U.S.Pet form of Jacqueline — feminine of Jacques (James/Jacob), Hebrew 'supplanter, holder of the h▶Jacquelyn#2285 in the U.S.God is gracious▶Jules#2286 in the U.S.belonging to the Julian gens, youthful▶Reverie#2291 in the U.S.daydream, state of pleasant abstraction▶Allisson#2297 in the U.S.noble, of noble kind▶Harmonie#2307 in the U.S.harmony, musical agreement, fitting together▶Ottilie#2315 in the U.S.wealth, fortune, prosperity▶Yvonne#2318 in the U.S.yew tree, symbolizing immortality and endurance▶Brigitte#2364 in the U.S.exalted one, strength, power▶Emeline#2365 in the U.S.whole, universal, or hardworking▶Mirabelle#2371 in the U.S.wonderful beauty▶Coco#2384 in the U.S.nickname for names beginning with Co-▶Jadore#2409 in the U.S.I adore, I love▶Jolee#2412 in the U.S.pretty, pleasant, joyful▶Marguerite#2415 in the U.S.pearl, or daisy flower▶Amour#2429 in the U.S.love, romantic love▶Annemarie#2432 in the U.S.grace and beloved, or grace and star of the sea▶Annmarie#2433 in the U.S.grace and beloved▶Solei#2476 in the U.S.sun▶Jenevieve#2485 in the U.S.tribe woman / woman of the family▶Elody#2508 in the U.S.foreign riches▶Dominique#2528 in the U.S.Of the Lord▶Lou#2541 in the U.S.Famous in battle▶Suzanne#2547 in the U.S.Lily▶Gigi#2561 in the U.S.pet form of names beginning with G (e.g. Georgina, Virginie, Gilberte)▶Anny#2573 in the U.S.Diminutive of Anne; ultimately Hebrew Hannah 'grace, favor.'▶Emy#2665 in the U.S.diminutive of Emma/Émilie▶Collette#2716 in the U.S.Victory of the people▶Idabell#2726 in the U.S.Idabell joins Ida, a Germanic name usually traced to a root meaning 'work,' 'labor' or 'industr▶Livie#2753 in the U.S.To envy▶Jeanette#2778 in the U.S. Yahweh is gracious▶Malorie#2805 in the U.S.Unfortunate▶Antoinette#2882 in the U.S.Flower▶Lya#2904 in the U.S.Weary, grieved▶Monique#2949 in the U.S.To advise▶Charlette#2969 in the U.S.Man▶Nicolle#3033 in the U.S.Feminine form of Nicolas, from Greek 'Nikolaos': 'nike' (victory) + 'laos' (people), meaning 'v▶
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What are popular French girl names?
Popular French girl names include Charlotte, Josephine, Genevieve, Juliette, Adeline and Margot. Each page has the meaning, popularity, and an audio pronunciation.
What is an elegant French girl name?
Genevieve, Juliette, Vivienne and Rosalie are elegant French girl names — timeless, romantic, and effortlessly refined.