French Baby Names
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French Girl Names
Kamille#1697 in the U.S.Young ceremonial attendant (variant of Camille/Camilla)Marielle#1699 in the U.S.Sea of bitternessZelie#1702 in the U.S.Noble (short form of Azelie/Adelaide)Nicolette#1729 in the U.S.French feminine diminutive of Nicole/Nicholas, from Greek 'nike' (victory) and 'laos' (people):Vivianne#1776 in the U.S.From Latin Vivianus, from 'vivus' ('alive, living'); the '-anne' ending is a French/modern elabCosette#1780 in the U.S.Little thingGisselle#1812 in the U.S.A spelling variant of Giselle, from the Germanic element gisil meaning "pledge" or "hostage," hClaira#1820 in the U.S.Clear, bright, famousMarianne#1828 in the U.S.Sea of bitternessJosette#1836 in the U.S.French diminutive of Josephine, from Hebrew Yosef 'he will add / God shall add'.Avril#1845 in the U.S.To open, to uncoverFrancine#1850 in the U.S.French feminine form of Francis (Latin Franciscus), from the tribal name of the Franks: 'FrenchVivien#1854 in the U.S.Alive, lively, livingJireh#1862 in the U.S. Yahweh seesYasmina#1866 in the U.S.JasmineSolei#1871 in the U.S.sunChevelle#1912 in the U.S.Chiefly a modern American coinage made famous by the Chevrolet Chevelle automobile. Often givenDenim#1914 in the U.S.Word name from the fabric denim, from French serge de Nimes 'serge from Nimes'.Noella#1975 in the U.S.Christmas; born at Christmas (feminine form of Noel)Reverie#1976 in the U.S.daydream, state of pleasant abstractionArabelle#2037 in the U.S.Invokable, yielding to prayerKatia#2042 in the U.S.Each of the twoMarion#2044 in the U.S.French diminutive of Marie (Mary), from Hebrew Miryam; meaning debated, commonly 'beloved' or 'Yvonne#2063 in the U.S.yew tree, symbolizing immortality and enduranceIvette#2110 in the U.S.Variant of Yvette, feminine of Yves/Ivo, from Germanic iv 'yew'.Jules#2131 in the U.S.belonging to the Julian gens, youthfulSabine#2151 in the U.S.A SabineJackie#2163 in the U.S.Pet form of Jacqueline — feminine of Jacques (James/Jacob), Hebrew 'supplanter, holder of the hLyana#2229 in the U.S.Variant of Liana, from French liane, the tropical climbing vine, also serving as a short form oCollette#2243 in the U.S.Victory of the peopleMirabelle#2249 in the U.S.wonderful beautyJadore#2265 in the U.S.I adore, I loveJacquelyn#2286 in the U.S.God is graciousLayna#2312 in the U.S.TorchTherese#2324 in the U.S.to reap, harvestCoco#2334 in the U.S.nickname for names beginning with Co-Elody#2361 in the U.S.foreign richesSolenne#2382 in the U.S.From French Solenne/Solange — Latin sollemnis, 'solemn, ceremonial, dignified'Jeanette#2391 in the U.S. Yahweh is graciousSuzanne#2407 in the U.S.LilyJenevieve#2419 in the U.S.tribe woman / woman of the familySullivan#2432 in the U.S.EyeCharlette#2462 in the U.S.ManHarmonie#2466 in the U.S.harmony, musical agreement, fitting togetherMarguerite#2505 in the U.S.pearl, or daisy flowerIzabelle#2555 in the U.S.Pledged to God, God is my oath; variant of Isabelle, the French form of Isabel, a medieval SpanMallorie#2601 in the U.S.-ie spelling of Mallory — from Old French maleüré, 'unfortunate, ill-fated' (a surname turned gDiane#2620 in the U.S.divine, belonging to the divineMaelys#2636 in the U.S.From Breton/French Maelys — from mael, 'chief, prince', with a feminine ending; linked to St MaJolee#2669 in the U.S.pretty, pleasant, joyfulLou#2674 in the U.S.Famous in battleNicolle#2678 in the U.S.Feminine form of Nicolas, from Greek 'Nikolaos': 'nike' (victory) + 'laos' (people), meaning 'vAnnmarie#2695 in the U.S.grace and belovedCielle#2698 in the U.S.Feminine -elle styling of French ciel, 'sky, heaven' — Latin caelumSable#2717 in the U.S.From the word sable — a small marten prized for its dark, lustrous fur; hence 'deep black' (in Emy#2728 in the U.S.diminutive of Emma/ÉmilieJoslyn#2732 in the U.S.member of the Gauts tribeNatalee#2743 in the U.S.born on Christmas Day, birthday of the LordAllisson#2751 in the U.S.noble, of noble kindEmeline#2759 in the U.S.whole, universal, or hardworkingAmour#2780 in the U.S.love, romantic loveMaelle#2801 in the U.S.A feminine of Mael — from the Breton mael, 'a chief; a prince; a lord'Gigi#2831 in the U.S.pet form of names beginning with G (e.g. Georgina, Virginie, Gilberte)Livie#2844 in the U.S.To envyLya#2845 in the U.S.Weary, grievedMaybelle#2849 in the U.S.Blend of Mabel ('lovable', Latin amabilis) and May/belle ('beautiful'); routes layeredAnny#2861 in the U.S.Diminutive of Anne; ultimately Hebrew Hannah 'grace, favor.'Brigitte#2864 in the U.S.exalted one, strength, powerJuliett#2913 in the U.S.Double-t spelling of Juliet — from Roman Julia, traditionally 'youthful' — also the NATO phonetAnnemarie#2934 in the U.S.grace and beloved, or grace and star of the seaOttilie#2951 in the U.S.wealth, fortune, prosperityCoralie#2964 in the U.S.Coral; French name from Latin corallium, the red jewel of the sea, possibly influenced by namesDenym#2965 in the U.S.Stylized spelling of Denim, the cotton fabric whose name comes from French serge de Nîmes, 'serPauline#2986 in the U.S.Small, humble; French feminine of Paul, from Latin PaulusSeraphine#2993 in the U.S.French form of Seraphina — from Hebrew seraphim, 'the burning ones', the highest angelsAntoinette#3002 in the U.S.FlowerSeline#3021 in the U.S.Spelling blending Selene — Greek 'moon' goddess — with Celine, French form of Celestine, 'heaveEvette#3043 in the U.S.Yew tree; from the Germanic element iv (yew), via the French feminine diminutive YvetteMalorie#3057 in the U.S.UnfortunateMayci#3058 in the U.S.A spelling of Macy/Maci — from a Norman place/surname, variously 'Matthew's estate' and 'a weapAlizae#3068 in the U.S.Variant of Aliza ('joyful', Hebrew) or Alizé (French for the trade wind); a modern -ae spellingMagaly#3087 in the U.S.Provençal form of Margaret, 'pearl', via Magali; widely adopted in Latin America with the -y spDominique#3140 in the U.S.Of the LordCelestine#3219 in the U.S.From Latin Caelestinus — caelestis, 'heavenly' — borne by five popes and a sky-blue mineralJanelly#3226 in the U.S.Y-and-double-l styling of Janelle — a feminine elaboration of Jane/Jean, 'God is gracious' — poRenae#3287 in the U.S.Variant of Renée — French feminine of René, from Latin renatus, 'reborn, born again'Esmee#3305 in the U.S.From French esmé, 'esteemed, beloved', past participle of esmer, 'to esteem/love'; a double-e sLandri#3325 in the U.S.-i spelling of Landry — from Germanic Landric, 'land-ruler', or a French 'launderer' surname; hNoemie#3334 in the U.S.French form (Noémie) of Naomi — Hebrew No'omi, 'my delight, pleasantness'Vianney#3340 in the U.S.From the French surname of St. John Vianney, the Curé of Ars — a devotional given name, popularElenora#3352 in the U.S.Spelling of Eleanora — an elaboration of Eleanor, possibly 'the other Aenor' (Provençal) or linMaude#3367 in the U.S.Medieval French form of Matilda — Germanic maht, 'might', plus hild, 'battle' — 'mighty in battMonique#3370 in the U.S.To adviseNichole#3373 in the U.S.Victory of the people; variant of Nicole, the French feminine of Nicholas, from Greek NikolaosRachelle#3375 in the U.S.Ewe, female sheep; an elaborated French-style form of Rachel, from Hebrew RachelAline#3464 in the U.S.French/Portuguese short form of Adeline/Adelina — from Germanic adal, 'noble'Merci#3502 in the U.S.Spelling of Mercy — from Latin merces, 'reward, compassion'; also French merci, 'thank you'; roAllura#3520 in the U.S.From the word allure/'allura' — French alurer, 'to attract, to charm; enchantment, fascination'Blaise#3530 in the U.S.From Latin Blasius, perhaps 'lisping, stammering'; the spelling now evokes English 'blaze', firAdelin#3577 in the U.S.Variant of Adeline, from Germanic adal, 'noble' — the medieval Norman name behind the whole AdaAvielle#3582 in the U.S.Combination of Hebrew Avi (my father, referring to God) and the French/Hebrew suffix -elle (femCharolette#3587 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Charlotte — French feminine of Charles, Germanic 'free man' — 'little free Cherry#3588 in the U.S.From the word cherry — Old French cherise — the sweet red fruit/blossom; also a pet form of ChaDelphine#3592 in the U.S.From Latin Delphina, 'woman of Delphi' or 'dolphin' — linked to the larkspur flower (delphiniumEllanor#3596 in the U.S.Spelling of Eleanor — from Old French Aliénor, often linked to Greek/Latin roots for 'light, brEvelyne#3598 in the U.S.French form of Evelyn — from the Norman Aveline, often read 'desired, wished-for child'Ezmae#3599 in the U.S.Modern phonetic spelling of Esmé — French esmé, 'esteemed, beloved' — with a -mae endingHelene#3602 in the U.S.French and continental form of Helen — Greek helene, 'torch, corposant; shining light'Maycie#3627 in the U.S.-ay- spelling of Macy/Maisie — a pet form of Margaret, 'a pearl' (Greek margarites); also readsBellami#3654 in the U.S.From the surname Bellamy, French bel ami, 'beautiful friend' or 'fine friend' — with the feminiElenor#3660 in the U.S.-or spelling of Eleanor — possibly from Provençal Alienor, linked to 'light, bright'; the origiJewels#3673 in the U.S.From the word jewels — Old French jouel, 'a gem, precious object'; also a playful plural of JewMayson#3688 in the U.S.-ay- spelling of Mason — from an occupational surname, 'a stoneworker, a mason' (Old French masRiva#3697 in the U.S.From Hebrew Riva, a diminutive of Rivka (Rebecca), meaning 'one who has joined' or 'to bind'; aVallee#3704 in the U.S.Variously from French vallee, 'a valley', and a modern Val + lee blend (Val from Valerie/ValentAnnamarie#3720 in the U.S.Combination of Anna (from Hebrew 'hannah', meaning 'grace' or 'favour') and Marie (French form Elayne#3732 in the U.S.Variant of Elaine, the Old French form of Helen, from Greek for 'torch, light'Justine#3741 in the U.S.Just, fair, righteous; French feminine of Justin, from Latin JustusMonet#3752 in the U.S.From the French surname of painter Claude Monet, a medieval diminutive of names like Simon and Ruelle#3764 in the U.S.From French ruelle, 'a little street, a lane, an alley'; also a Rue (the herb 'rue', or a Ruth Fae#3794 in the U.S.Spelling of Fay/Faye — from Middle English 'fairy' (Old French fae) or a short form of FaithFay#3795 in the U.S.Fairy; from Old French fae, the enchanted folk of medieval romanceAdelynne#3832 in the U.S.-ynne spelling of Adelyn/Adeline — from Germanic adal, 'noble'Alyce#3834 in the U.S.Variant of Alice, from Germanic Adalheidis, 'nobility' — a spelling fashionable in the early twAurielle#3840 in the U.S.Golden; French-styled elaboration of Auriel and Aurelia, from Latin aureus, 'golden'Elleigh#3848 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Elle ('she', French; also short for Eleanor/Ella) to the -eigh ending; nGeorgette#3857 in the U.S.French feminine diminutive of George — Greek georgos, 'farmer, earth-worker'Kyrielle#3872 in the U.S.From the French kyrielle — a poetic verse form, from the liturgical Kyrie eleison, 'Lord, have
French Boy Names
Antoine#1708 in the U.S.The French form of Anthony, from the Roman family name Antonius; the meaning is uncertain but pDenis#1712 in the U.S.From the medieval name Dionysius, ultimately from Dionysos, the Greek god of wine; Saint Denis Henri#1714 in the U.S.The French form of Henry, from the Germanic name Heimirich combining 'heim' (home) and 'ric' (rAugustin#1743 in the U.S.Continental European form of Augustine, from the Latin Augustinus (a derivative of Augustus), mAmes#1754 in the U.S.From the surname Ames, from medieval Amys/Amice, from Latin amicus 'friend'Salomon#1765 in the U.S.PeaceAzaire#1826 in the U.S. Yahweh has helpedLou#1929 in the U.S.Famous in battleJacques#1938 in the U.S.Supplanter; God is gracious; French form of James/Jacob, from Hebrew Yaakov (supplanter) via LaUsher#1974 in the U.S.Doorkeeper; gatekeeper; from Old French ussier (doorkeeper, usher), from Latin ostiarius (gatekSwayde#2054 in the U.S.Y-spelling of Suede — French gants de Suede, 'gloves from Sweden' — the soft leather; a modern Aylan#2058 in the U.S.Origin uncertainEmile#2098 in the U.S.French form of the Roman family name Aemilius, from Latin 'aemulus' meaning 'rival' or 'emulatiAlexandre#2148 in the U.S.Defending menDashiell#2291 in the U.S.Anglicized form of French surname de Chiel, of uncertain meaning; popularized by Dashiell HammeAvion#2306 in the U.S.From the French word 'avion' ('airplane', coined from Latin 'avis' = 'bird'). Used as a modern Eliott#2312 in the U.S.My God is Yahweh Marquise#2324 in the U.S.Nobleman; lord of a march (border territory); from French marquis (a nobleman ranking above a cCroix#2334 in the U.S.crossRusty#2384 in the U.S.Nickname for the red-haired and pet form of Russell — Old French rous, 'red' — worn as a standaJade#2405 in the U.S.Jade stone; from Spanish piedra de la ijada (stone of the flank/kidney — jade was said to cure Triston#2447 in the U.S.Tumult; noise; an -on spelling variant of Tristan, from Welsh Drystan (din, uproar) or Old FrenDewayne#2457 in the U.S.American elaboration of Wayne, from Old English or Welsh wain/waen meaning wagon or cart, with Sebastien#2473 in the U.S.From Sebastia; venerable, revered (French form of Sebastian)Lyon#2502 in the U.S.Variant of Lion/Leon, from Latin leo 'lion'; also a place name (the city of Lyon).Marion#2504 in the U.S.beloved, sea of bitternessAlphonse#2516 in the U.S.Noble and ready; eager for battle; French form of Alfonso/Alphonso, from Germanic Adalfuns (adaDarel#2542 in the U.S.A spelling of Darrell — from a Norman place-name, 'from Airelle (a place in Normandy)', folk-liOlivier#2559 in the U.S.Olive treeEvian#2582 in the U.S.Modern name, generally a blend of Evan and Ian (both 'God is gracious', from the John family) aBeaumont#2609 in the U.S.From French beau, 'beautiful', plus mont, 'mountain/hill' — 'beautiful mountain'; a Norman placDenym#2652 in the U.S.Stylized spelling of Denim, the workwear fabric named from French serge de Nîmes, 'serge of NîmMasyn#2703 in the U.S.Stone worker; bricklayer; Y-spelling variant of Mason, from Old French masson (one who works wiSlate#2712 in the U.S.The layered gray stone of roofs and chalkboards; from Old French esclate, carrying the idiom 'cKurtis#2738 in the U.S.K-spelling of Curtis — Old French curteis, 'courteous, courtly' — hip-hop founding-father spellAlain#2836 in the U.S.French form of Alan; from Breton Celtic, possibly meaning little rock or handsomeChoyce#2847 in the U.S.Spelling of Choice — from Old French chois, 'a choice; the select, the best, the chosen'Demarion#2848 in the U.S.Of Mars; of the sea; modern American compound of De (French: of/from) + Marion (French/Hebrew: Remmy#2924 in the U.S.Variant of Remy, from Latin Remigius, traditionally derived from remex, 'oarsman'Brice#2946 in the U.S.Speckled; freckled; from Celtic Bricius (speckled) or a French form of Rhys (ardor, enthusiasm)Azure#3042 in the U.S.From the English/French word azure — ultimately Persian lazward, the blue stone lapis lazuli — Claude#3044 in the U.S.French form of Latin Claudius, a great Roman clan name traditionally derived from claudus, 'lamCloud#3095 in the U.S.Origin uncertainDiamond#3200 in the U.S.The hardest gem; invincible; from Old French diamant, from Medieval Latin diamas/diamintem, froMyaire#3223 in the U.S.Modern coinage with a My- opening and -aire ending (echoing 'air/heir' and the -aire of millionBleu#3253 in the U.S.French word bleu meaning blue, the color; used as a given name for its aesthetic and color-inspKeandre#3276 in the U.S.Modern American blend of the Ke- prefix with Andre, the French form of Andrew, from Greek 'manlLowell#3281 in the U.S.From the Norman surname Lovel — Old French lou, 'wolf', plus a diminutive — 'little wolf'Boe#3318 in the U.S.Spelling of Bo — from Old Norse Bói, 'to live, dwell' — also echoing French beau, 'handsome'Rainier#3362 in the U.S.From Germanic Raginhari — ragin, 'advice, counsel', plus hari, 'army' — 'wise army, counsel-warCache#3390 in the U.S.From French cacher (to hide), via Canadian French cache meaning a hiding place or concealed stoGaston#3396 in the U.S.From French Gaston — likely 'from Gascony', or Germanic, 'guest, stranger'; routes layeredRhone#3431 in the U.S.From the Rhône river — ancient Rhodanus, Celtic 'swift water' readings — vineyard-valleyedRoi#3433 in the U.S.From French roi, 'king'; also a Hebrew name, 'my shepherd' or linked to 'sight/seeing' (as in BChapel#3457 in the U.S.From the word/surname Chapel — Old French chapele, 'a small church/place of worship' (originallDeshaun#3463 in the U.S.American coinage combining the French prefix De- (of, from) with Sean, the Irish form of John (Luc#3483 in the U.S.French form of Luke — Greek Loukas, 'man from Lucania', long associated with Latin lux, 'light'Merle#3485 in the U.S.From French merle, 'a blackbird' (Latin merula) — a songbirdProsper#3493 in the U.S.Fortunate, successfulElie#3535 in the U.S.French form of Elijah, Hebrew for 'my God is Yahweh'Leeroy#3562 in the U.S.Spelling of Leroy — from French le roi, 'the king'Pascal#3636 in the U.S.Relating to EasterYoan#3654 in the U.S.A Bulgarian/French form of John — Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious' — also a Breton/French speKordell#3713 in the U.S.K-spelling of Cordell — from Old French corde, 'cord, rope' — 'a maker or seller of cord'Samy#3740 in the U.S.Franco-Arabic spelling of Sami — 'elevated, exalted' — Maghreb-Paris standardBelmont#3768 in the U.S.From a French place name and surname, 'beautiful mountain' (bel, 'beautiful,' + mont, 'hill; moDreux#3778 in the U.S.From the French town Dreux and the name Drogo — possibly Germanic 'to carry/bear' or 'ghost'; rTimothee#3841 in the U.S.French form (Timothée) of Timothy — Greek Timotheos, 'honoring God' (time, 'honor', plus theos,Armand#3852 in the U.S.French form of Herman — Germanic Hariman, hari, 'army', plus man, 'man' — 'army man, soldier'Auguste#3853 in the U.S.French form of Augustus — Latin augustus, 'great, venerable, majestic, consecrated'Avenir#3855 in the U.S.From French avenir, 'the future' — also Russian Avenir, from the legendary king in the Barlaam Chayse#3861 in the U.S.Stylized spelling of Chase — from Old French chacier, 'to hunt, pursue' — an occupational name
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