French Baby Names
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Explore 371 baby names with a french feel. Every name links to a full page with its sourced meaning, origin, popularity chart, famous bearers, and a clear audio pronunciation. Names are listed most-popular first.
French Girl Names
Celeste#188 in the U.S.Heavenly, of the skyCeline#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' (victAlayna#332 in the U.S.Variant of Alaina or Elaine, from the Old French Alaine (a form of Helen, meaning bright or shiAnnabelle#343 in the U.S.Combination of Anna (from Hebrew Hannah, meaning grace or favor) and Belle (from Latin/French bGiselle#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 formJocelyn#393 in the U.S.From a Germanic tribal name, the Gauts, via Old French Joscelin; later associated with joy throMarceline#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, renowMadelynn#524 in the U.S.Modern spelling variant of Madeline/Madeleine, from the place-name Magdala (a town on the Sea oAmoura#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 starMarie#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'; theGabrielle#633 in the U.S.French feminine form of Gabriel, from the Hebrew Gavri'el (גַּבְרִיאֵל), meaning 'God is my strArlet#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 helenMacy#720 in the U.S.From a Norman French surname derived from the place name Massy in Normandy, France; ultimately Remy#721 in the U.S.French form of the Latin Remigius, from remigis meaning 'oarsman' or 'rower'; associated with SLacey#738 in the U.S.From the Norman French surname de Laci, from a place called Lassy or Laci in Normandy; brought Adele#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 GermJulie#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, fortunAnais#892 in the U.S.Catalan and Occitan form of Anna, ultimately from Hebrew Hannah meaning grace or favor; the namViolette#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;Elyse#918 in the U.S.French short form of Elisabeth (Elizabeth), from Hebrew Elisheba meaning my God is an oath or pJoelle#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 AmLandry#935 in the U.S.From a Germanic given name composed of land (land, territory, domain) and ric (power, ruler); aDior#984 in the U.S.Possibly from Breton/Old French d'or (of gold); the surname of couturier Christian Dior, now usBailee#989 in the U.S.Bailiff or outer court of a castle; a spelling variant of Bailey, from Old French baille (encloScout#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 aAubrie#1001 in the U.S.Elf ruler; from Germanic Alberic (alb: elf + ric: ruler, power), via Old French AubriBelle#1005 in the U.S.Beautiful; from French belle (beautiful, lovely), from Latin bella (beautiful), feminine of belBaylee#1016 in the U.S.Bailiff or outer court of a castle; spelling variant of Bailey, from Old French baille (enclosuRenee#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 birAubrielle#1084 in the U.S.Elf ruler; feminine blend of Aubrey (alb: elf + ric: ruler) with the French -elle suffix (beautAngelique#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), frScarlette#1128 in the U.S.Red; scarlet cloth or color; double-t spelling variant of Scarlett, from Old French escarlate (Desiree#1130 in the U.S.Desired, longed for; from French désirée (desired, wished for), from Latin desiderare (to desirNathaly#1144 in the U.S.Born on Christmas Day; a spelling variant of Natalie, from Latin natalis (relating to birth, spAngeline#1153 in the U.S.Angelic; a diminutive of Angela, from Greek angelos (messenger)Madalynn#1172 in the U.S.Woman from Magdala (tower); spelling variant of Madeline, from Hebrew Magdala (tower)Emmaline#1198 in the U.S.Whole; gentle; from Emma (Germanic: whole, universal) with the French -line diminutive suffixMargaux#1211 in the U.S.Pearl; French spelling variant of Margot/Margaux, from Greek margarites (pearl) via Latin margaLianna#1215 in the U.S.My God has answered; short form of names like Eliana or Juliana; or from French liane (a climbiChanel#1221 in the U.S.Channel; pipe; from Old French chanel (canal, pipe, groove) — the surname of fashion designer CRoyal#1225 in the U.S.Of the king; regal; from Old French roial (kingly, royal), from Latin regalis (of the king, froRue#1241 in the U.S.The rue herb (Ruta graveolens); or sorrow, regret; from Old French rue and Latin ruta (the bittNathalie#1244 in the U.S.Born on Christmas Day; French form of Natalie, from Latin natalis (relating to birth, specificaBernadette#1247 in the U.S.Brave as a bear; French feminine form of Bernard, from Germanic Bernhard (bern: bear + hard: brEliette#1290 in the U.S.My God is an oath; beloved of GodLucie#1295 in the U.S.Light, illuminationAnnette#1304 in the U.S.Grace, favor, graciousBritney#1333 in the U.S.From Britain or Brittany, the Celtic regionDelainey#1346 in the U.S.From the elder tree grove; descendant of the challengerEvalyn#1351 in the U.S.Wished-for child; hazelnut; from Old French avelineEmilie#1387 in the U.S.Rival, eager, industriousEvalynn#1399 in the U.S.Wished-for child; hazelnut; from avelinePaulette#1410 in the U.S.Small, humble; little PaulLorraine#1417 in the U.S.From Lorraine, the land of Lothar's peopleMacey#1418 in the U.S.Matthew's estate or settlementElayna#1423 in the U.S.Bright, shining, ray of sunRaine#1447 in the U.S.Rain; also queen in French (reine)Adrienne#1455 in the U.S.From Hadria, the Adriatic Sea townNoelia#1466 in the U.S.Christmas, birth of the LordAimee#1467 in the U.S.Beloved, beloved one, one who is lovedVivianne#1552 in the U.S.From Latin Vivianus, from 'vivus' ('alive, living'); the '-anne' ending is a French/modern elabNadine#1582 in the U.S.French diminutive of Nadia, ultimately from Russian Nadezhda meaning 'hope'.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)Cindy#1661 in the U.S.a short form of Cynthia or Lucinda; Cynthia derives from Greek 'Kynthia', an epithet of the godClaira#1740 in the U.S.Clear, bright, famousMarielle#1755 in the U.S.Sea of bitternessAvril#1847 in the U.S.To open, to uncoverKatia#1853 in the U.S.Each of the twoSabine#1871 in the U.S.A SabineDenise#1894 in the U.S.Of Zeus , godlikeCosette#1909 in the U.S.Little thingSullivan#1948 in the U.S.EyeNicolette#2020 in the U.S.French feminine diminutive of Nicole/Nicholas, from Greek 'nike' (victory) and 'laos' (people):Ellia#2028 in the U.S.Modern elaboration of Ella (Germanic element 'ali/alia') or a feminine form of Elia/Elijah, HebLayna#2044 in the U.S.TorchFrancine#2069 in the U.S.French feminine form of Francis (Latin Franciscus), from the tribal name of the Franks: 'FrenchFrancis#2083 in the U.S.FrenchmanMarianne#2122 in the U.S.Sea of bitternessArabelle#2130 in the U.S.Invokable, yielding to prayerLaya#2140 in the U.S.Weary, grievedJosette#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, harvestDiane#2247 in the U.S.divine, belonging to the divineNatalee#2255 in the U.S.born on Christmas Day, birthday of the LordJackie#2284 in the U.S.Pet form of Jacqueline — feminine of Jacques (James/Jacob), Hebrew 'supplanter, holder of the hJacquelyn#2285 in the U.S.God is graciousJules#2286 in the U.S.belonging to the Julian gens, youthfulReverie#2291 in the U.S.daydream, state of pleasant abstractionAllisson#2297 in the U.S.noble, of noble kindHarmonie#2307 in the U.S.harmony, musical agreement, fitting togetherOttilie#2315 in the U.S.wealth, fortune, prosperityYvonne#2318 in the U.S.yew tree, symbolizing immortality and enduranceBrigitte#2364 in the U.S.exalted one, strength, powerEmeline#2365 in the U.S.whole, universal, or hardworkingMirabelle#2371 in the U.S.wonderful beautyCoco#2384 in the U.S.nickname for names beginning with Co-Jadore#2409 in the U.S.I adore, I loveJolee#2412 in the U.S.pretty, pleasant, joyfulMarguerite#2415 in the U.S.pearl, or daisy flowerAmour#2429 in the U.S.love, romantic loveAnnemarie#2432 in the U.S.grace and beloved, or grace and star of the seaAnnmarie#2433 in the U.S.grace and belovedValarie#2454 in the U.S.strength, valorElody#2508 in the U.S.foreign richesDominique#2528 in the U.S.Of the LordLou#2541 in the U.S.Famous in battleSuzanne#2547 in the U.S.LilyGigi#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.'Joanne#2583 in the U.S.God is graciousPrudence#2588 in the U.S.Prudence; good judgment, wisdom, foresight.Emy#2665 in the U.S.diminutive of Emma/ÉmilieCollette#2716 in the U.S.Victory of the peopleLivie#2753 in the U.S.To envyJeanette#2778 in the U.S. Yahweh is graciousMalorie#2805 in the U.S.UnfortunateAntoinette#2882 in the U.S.FlowerLya#2904 in the U.S.Weary, grievedMonique#2949 in the U.S.To adviseCharlette#2969 in the U.S.ManNicolle#3033 in the U.S.Feminine form of Nicolas, from Greek 'Nikolaos': 'nike' (victory) + 'laos' (people), meaning 'vEvette#3083 in the U.S.Yew tree; from the Germanic element iv (yew), via the French feminine diminutive YvetteNaomie#3097 in the U.S.Pleasantness or sweetness; a French-influenced spelling of Naomi, from the Hebrew name Na'omi mRiva#3203 in the U.S.From Hebrew Riva, a diminutive of Rivka (Rebecca), meaning 'one who has joined' or 'to bind'; aAvielle#3219 in the U.S.Combination of Hebrew Avi (my father, referring to God) and the French/Hebrew suffix -elle (femRachelle#3252 in the U.S.Ewe, female sheep; an elaborated French-style form of Rachel, from Hebrew RachelNichole#3358 in the U.S.Victory of the people; variant of Nicole, the French feminine of Nicholas, from Greek NikolaosCoralie#3396 in the U.S.Coral; French name from Latin corallium, the red jewel of the sea, possibly influenced by namesAnaelle#3442 in the U.S.French and Breton elaboration of Anne — Hebrew Channah, 'grace' — with the -elle/-aël ending ofMonet#3471 in the U.S.From the French surname of painter Claude Monet, a medieval diminutive of names like Simon and Pauline#3475 in the U.S.Small, humble; French feminine of Paul, from Latin PaulusJustine#3527 in the U.S.Just, fair, righteous; French feminine of Justin, from Latin JustusRoux#3551 in the U.S.Reddish-brown; the French surname-and-color word, also the flour-and-fat cooking base browned tArianne#3638 in the U.S.French form of Ariadne — Greek 'most holy' — the Cretan princess of the labyrinth legendBellami#3644 in the U.S.From the surname Bellamy, French bel ami, 'beautiful friend' or 'fine friend' — with the feminiDelphine#3651 in the U.S.From Latin Delphina, 'woman of Delphi' or 'dolphin' — linked to the larkspur flower (delphiniumElayne#3653 in the U.S.Variant of Elaine, the Old French form of Helen, from Greek for 'torch, light'Renae#3677 in the U.S.Variant of Renée — French feminine of René, from Latin renatus, 'reborn, born again'Alizae#3690 in the U.S.Variant of Aliza ('joyful', Hebrew) or Alizé (French for the trade wind); a modern -ae spellingBlaise#3696 in the U.S.From Latin Blasius, perhaps 'lisping, stammering'; the spelling now evokes English 'blaze', firEsmee#3706 in the U.S.From French esmé, 'esteemed, beloved', past participle of esmer, 'to esteem/love'; a double-e sEzmae#3707 in the U.S.Modern phonetic spelling of Esmé — French esmé, 'esteemed, beloved' — with a -mae endingSeraphine#3736 in the U.S.French form of Seraphina — from Hebrew seraphim, 'the burning ones', the highest angelsVianney#3743 in the U.S.From the French surname of St. John Vianney, the Curé of Ars — a devotional given name, popularGizelle#3764 in the U.S.Z-styled spelling of Giselle — Germanic gisil, 'pledge, hostage (of honor)' — with the gazelle'Helene#3765 in the U.S.French and continental form of Helen — Greek helene, 'torch, corposant; shining light'Maribelle#3785 in the U.S.Compound of Mari (Mary) and belle, 'beautiful' (French) — 'beautiful Mary'Noemie#3791 in the U.S.French form (Noémie) of Naomi — Hebrew No'omi, 'my delight, pleasantness'Lizette#3849 in the U.S.French diminutive of Elizabeth/Lise — Hebrew Elisheva, 'my God is an oath, devoted to God'Abigaelle#3878 in the U.S.French form (Abigaëlle) of Abigail — Hebrew Avigayil, 'my father is joy'Cielle#3893 in the U.S.Feminine -elle styling of French ciel, 'sky, heaven' — Latin caelumEvelyne#3897 in the U.S.French form of Evelyn — from the Norman Aveline, often read 'desired, wished-for child'Celestine#3968 in the U.S.From Latin Caelestinus — caelestis, 'heavenly' — borne by five popes and a sky-blue mineralCheryl#3970 in the U.S.20th-century blend of Cherie ('darling') with the -yl of Beryl — 'beloved', mid-century belovedDarci#3974 in the U.S.-i spelling of Darcy — Norman d'Arcy, 'from Arcy', or Irish Ó Dorchaidhe, 'dark one'Georgette#3984 in the U.S.French feminine diminutive of George — Greek georgos, 'farmer, earth-worker'Laci#3996 in the U.S.-i spelling of Lacey — from the Norman place-name Lassy (Calvados), via a noble surnameRochelle#4009 in the U.S.From French roche, 'rock', with a diminutive — 'little rock'; also the city La RochelleSeline#4015 in the U.S.Spelling blending Selene — Greek 'moon' goddess — with Celine, French form of Celestine, 'heaveAllure#4032 in the U.S.From the English/French word allure, 'charm, fascinating attraction' (from French alurer, 'to aIvonne#4056 in the U.S.Spanish/Latino spelling of Yvonne — from Germanic iv, 'yew (wood for bows)' — feminine of YvesAcadia#4105 in the U.S.From Acadia — the historic region of eastern Canada/Maine; tied to Arcadia, the Greek pastoral Adelle#4107 in the U.S.-lle spelling of Adele — from Germanic adal, 'noble'Ellanor#4125 in the U.S.Spelling of Eleanor — from Old French Aliénor, often linked to Greek/Latin roots for 'light, brLoyal#4148 in the U.S.From the English word loyal — French loial, Latin legalis, 'faithful, true to obligations'Magali#4150 in the U.S.Occitan/Provençal form of Margaret — Greek margarites, 'pearl'Mallorie#4153 in the U.S.-ie spelling of Mallory — from Old French maleüré, 'unfortunate, ill-fated' (a surname turned gMichele#4156 in the U.S.Single-l spelling of Michelle — French feminine of Michael, Hebrew 'who is like God?'Miel#4157 in the U.S.From French/Spanish miel, 'honey' (Latin mel) — a sweet word-nameMirielle#4158 in the U.S.Spelling of Mireille — Occitan/Provençal, likely from Latin mirari, 'to admire, wonder at'Royalti#4169 in the U.S.-i spelling of Royalty — from royal (Latin regalis, 'kingly') — a regal word-nameSharlotte#4175 in the U.S.Phonetic spelling of Charlotte — French feminine of Charles, Germanic 'free man', read 'little Symone#4179 in the U.S.Y-spelling of Simone — French feminine of Simon, Hebrew shim'on, 'he has heard; one who listensClarabelle#4201 in the U.S.Blend of Clara — Latin 'bright, clear' — with French belle, 'beautiful'Emmanuelle#4212 in the U.S.French feminine of Emmanuel — Hebrew Immanu'el, 'God is with us'Fae#4216 in the U.S.Spelling of Fay/Faye — from Middle English 'fairy' (Old French fae) or a short form of FaithJackeline#4227 in the U.S.Phonetic spelling of Jacqueline — feminine of Jacques (James/Jacob), 'supplanter'Masyn#4247 in the U.S.-yn spelling of Mason — from Old French masson, 'stoneworker, mason' — for girlsNoeli#4255 in the U.S.From Noelia/Noel — French Noël, 'Christmas' (from Latin natalis, 'birthday, of birth')Aline#4280 in the U.S.French/Portuguese short form of Adeline/Adelina — from Germanic adal, 'noble'Azelie#4289 in the U.S.From French Azélie — possibly from Hebrew Azalia ('spared/reserved by God') or linked to the azCharolette#4293 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Charlotte — French feminine of Charles, Germanic 'free man' — 'little free Jeanne#4311 in the U.S.French feminine of Jean (John) — from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'; borne by Jeanne d'ArcJoslynn#4315 in the U.S.Double-n spelling of Joslyn/Jocelyn — from the Germanic Gauzelin, 'a member of the Gaut tribe'Jurni#4316 in the U.S.Phonetic spelling of Journey — from Old French jornee, 'a day's travel, a trip'Lucienne#4330 in the U.S.French feminine of Lucien/Lucius — from Latin lux, 'light'Ryelle#4349 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining a Ry-/Riley sound to the French -elle ending; no single fixed rootSolenne#4357 in the U.S.From French Solenne/Solange — Latin sollemnis, 'solemn, ceremonial, dignified'Jiselle#4406 in the U.S.J-spelling of Giselle — from Germanic gisil, 'pledge, hostage' (a noble treaty-guarantee)Lucile#4420 in the U.S.Single-l spelling of Lucille — French form of Lucilla, from Latin lux, 'light'Maybelle#4423 in the U.S.Blend of Mabel ('lovable', Latin amabilis) and May/belle ('beautiful'); routes layeredMerci#4426 in the U.S.Spelling of Mercy — from Latin merces, 'reward, compassion'; also French merci, 'thank you'; roPrairie#4434 in the U.S.From the word prairie — French prairie, 'meadow' (Latin pratum) — the great grasslandRiot#4437 in the U.S.From the word riot — Old French riote, 'dispute, uproar' — used as a bold, rebellious word-nameSuede#4442 in the U.S.From the word suede — French gants de Suede, 'gloves from Sweden' — the soft leatherAdelynne#4459 in the U.S.-ynne spelling of Adelyn/Adeline — from Germanic adal, 'noble'
French Boy Names
Tristan#309 in the U.S.Tumult, noise; possibly 'sad' — from Celtic via medieval French romanceDamien#352 in the U.S.From the Greek Damianos, derived from 'damazo' (to tame, subdue, or master), meaning 'one who tAndre#368 in the U.S.French form of Andrew, from the Greek Andreas, derived from 'aner' (man, male) — meaning 'manlyRemy#408 in the U.S.From French Rémi, a form of the Latin Remigius meaning oarsman or one who rows; connected to SaNoel#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' culturaLouie#596 in the U.S.Variant of Louis, from Old Frankish Hluodwig, composed of hlud ('fame,' 'renowned') and wig ('wKylian#624 in the U.S.Variant of Killian, the anglicised form of Irish Gaelic Cillian, possibly from ceall ('church,'Quincy#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 Forest#750 in the U.S.From the Old French forest, from Medieval Latin forestis, meaning 'outside woodland' or 'royal 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, froLeroy#888 in the U.S.From Old French le roi meaning the king; a surname borne by those who worked in a royal househoLucien#899 in the U.S.French form of Lucianus, derived from Latin Lucius and ultimately from lux/lucis (light); meaniNael#905 in the U.S.From Arabic nail or nael meaning one who achieves or obtains; also used as a variant of Neil (fMaurice#930 in the U.S.Dark-skinned; from Latin Mauritius (Moorish, of Mauritania), from Mauri (the North African peopMontgomery#962 in the U.S.From the Norman French place name Montgomeri, from Old French mont meaning mountain and GermaniQuentin#968 in the U.S.From Latin Quintinus, a diminutive of Quintus meaning fifth, originally given to a fifth child 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 Curtis#985 in the U.S.From Old French curteis meaning courteous, polite, or well-bred, derived from curt meaning courRene#990 in the U.S.Reborn; from Latin renatus (born again); the masculine form of RenéeTurner#1006 in the U.S.One who works a lathe; from Old French torneor (lathe operator), from torner (to turn on a lathKorbin#1010 in the U.S.Raven; from Old French Corbin (raven-colored, dark), from corbeau (raven)Lyle#1018 in the U.S.The island; from Old French l'isle (the island), a place-name for someone from an islandKartier#1023 in the U.S.Maker of carts; a spelling inspired by the Cartier luxury jeweler, combining Carter (cart driveTalon#1045 in the U.S.Claw; the sharp curved claw of a bird of prey; from Old French talon (heel, claw), from Latin tDeandre#1055 in the U.S.Of the man; manly; French compound De + André, where André is the French form of Andrew, from GBrett#1060 in the U.S.A Breton; from Britain; from Old French Bret (a Breton, a native of Brittany or Britain)Marlon#1084 in the U.S.Little hawk; little falcon; possibly from Old French merle (blackbird) + diminutive -on, or a fTylan#1100 in the U.S.Tile maker; variant of Tyler, from Old French tieulier (tile maker)Blaise#1105 in the U.S.Lisping; stammering; from Latin Blasius (possibly from blaesus: stammering, lisping)Jean#1139 in the U.S.God is gracious; French masculine form of John, from Hebrew Yohanan (Yahweh is gracious)Marc#1191 in the U.S.Of Mars; warrior; French form of Mark/Marcus, from Latin Marcus (of the god Mars, the Roman godAdrien#1192 in the U.S.From Hadria; from the Adriatic; French form of Adrian, from Latin Hadrianus (of the city HadriaCartier#1203 in the U.S.Maker of carts; from French cartier (cart maker), a surname that became one of the world's mostPierre#1253 in the U.S.Rock, stone, the rockPercy#1257 in the U.S.From the village of Percy in NormandyMaison#1270 in the U.S.House, homeJeffery#1302 in the U.S.Pledged peace, peaceful pledgeDior#1322 in the U.S.Gold, golden; from French d'or meaning of goldJuelz#1395 in the U.S.Jewels, precious gems; creative variantDarrell#1465 in the U.S.From Airelle, Normandy; darlingJermaine#1466 in the U.S.From Germany; brother; Saint GermainDominique#1481 in the U.S."of the Lord, belonging to the Lord," French form of Latin DominicusEddy#1528 in the U.S.A diminutive of Edward or Edmund, from Old English ead "wealth, fortune" combined with weard "gHenri#1592 in the U.S.The French form of Henry, from the Germanic name Heimirich combining 'heim' (home) and 'ric' (rAntoine#1605 in the U.S.The French form of Anthony, from the Roman family name Antonius; the meaning is uncertain but pDenis#1639 in the U.S.From the medieval name Dionysius, ultimately from Dionysos, the Greek god of wine; Saint Denis Steve#1692 in the U.S.short form of Stephen, from Greek Stephanos meaning "crown, garland"Mylan#1713 in the U.S.A modern spelling variant of Milan, from the Slavic element 'mil' meaning 'gracious, dear'.Augustin#1814 in the U.S.Continental European form of Augustine, from the Latin Augustinus (a derivative of Augustus), mAzaire#1816 in the U.S. Yahweh has helpedSalomon#1855 in the U.S.PeaceEliott#1954 in the U.S.My God is Yahweh Alexandre#2092 in the U.S.Defending menLou#2118 in the U.S.Famous in battleEdmond#2262 in the U.S.wealthy protectorMarion#2321 in the U.S.beloved, sea of bitternessUsher#2332 in the U.S.Doorkeeper; gatekeeper; from Old French ussier (doorkeeper, usher), from Latin ostiarius (gatekMarquise#2351 in the U.S.Nobleman; lord of a march (border territory); from French marquis (a nobleman ranking above a cBraven#2368 in the U.S.Brave one; from English brave (courageous, bold, from Old French brave: courageous, from Latin Jacques#2375 in the U.S.Supplanter; God is gracious; French form of James/Jacob, from Hebrew Yaakov (supplanter) via LaDemarion#2395 in the U.S.Of Mars; of the sea; modern American compound of De (French: of/from) + Marion (French/Hebrew: Alphonse#2437 in the U.S.Noble and ready; eager for battle; French form of Alfonso/Alphonso, from Germanic Adalfuns (adaBrice#2438 in the U.S.Speckled; freckled; from Celtic Bricius (speckled) or a French form of Rhys (ardor, enthusiasm)Diamond#2443 in the U.S.The hardest gem; invincible; from Old French diamant, from Medieval Latin diamas/diamintem, froJade#2448 in the U.S.Jade stone; from Spanish piedra de la ijada (stone of the flank/kidney — jade was said to cure Masyn#2454 in the U.S.Stone worker; bricklayer; Y-spelling variant of Mason, from Old French masson (one who works wiTriston#2466 in the U.S.Tumult; noise; an -on spelling variant of Tristan, from Welsh Drystan (din, uproar) or Old FrenOlivier#2690 in the U.S.Olive treeProsper#2692 in the U.S.Fortunate, successfulPascal#2773 in the U.S.Relating to EasterAylan#2828 in the U.S.Origin uncertainCloud#2875 in the U.S.Origin uncertainTrayce#2984 in the U.S.A creative respelling of Tracy or Trace, from the Norman French place name Tracey meaning braveBeauregard#3043 in the U.S.Beautiful gaze; fair outlookBleu#3099 in the U.S.French word bleu meaning blue, the color; used as a given name for its aesthetic and color-inspCache#3101 in the U.S.From French cacher (to hide), via Canadian French cache meaning a hiding place or concealed stoTalan#3140 in the U.S.Variant of Talon, from Old French talon ('heel,' 'claw of a bird'), used as a given name evokinCharly#3160 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Charlie, diminutive of Charles, from Old High German Karl meaning 'free manRoyale#3196 in the U.S.Kingly, royal, befitting a kingAlain#3209 in the U.S.French form of Alan; from Breton Celtic, possibly meaning little rock or handsomeElie#3228 in the U.S.French form of Elijah, Hebrew for 'my God is Yahweh'Remmy#3253 in the U.S.Variant of Remy, from Latin Remigius, traditionally derived from remex, 'oarsman'Kyllian#3298 in the U.S.French-favored spelling of Killian/Cillian, an Irish saint's name debated between cill, 'churchClaude#3332 in the U.S.French form of Latin Claudius, a great Roman clan name traditionally derived from claudus, 'lamLuc#3420 in the U.S.French form of Luke — Greek Loukas, 'man from Lucania', long associated with Latin lux, 'light'Montrell#3488 in the U.S.Modern American name, plausibly echoing Montreal ('Mount Royal') or blending the French Mont- (Tristyn#3506 in the U.S.Y-styled spelling of Tristan — from Celtic/Pictish Drustan, influenced by French triste, 'sad' Yoan#3512 in the U.S.A Bulgarian/French form of John — Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious' — also a Breton/French speAuguste#3518 in the U.S.French form of Augustus — Latin augustus, 'great, venerable, majestic, consecrated'Boe#3522 in the U.S.Spelling of Bo — from Old Norse Bói, 'to live, dwell' — also echoing French beau, 'handsome'Mathis#3561 in the U.S.French and German form of Matthew — Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of Yahweh' — also the surname of pTimothee#3579 in the U.S.French form (Timothée) of Timothy — Greek Timotheos, 'honoring God' (time, 'honor', plus theos,Armand#3599 in the U.S.French form of Herman — Germanic Hariman, hari, 'army', plus man, 'man' — 'army man, soldier'Beaumont#3604 in the U.S.From French beau, 'beautiful', plus mont, 'mountain/hill' — 'beautiful mountain'; a Norman placChayse#3608 in the U.S.Stylized spelling of Chase — from Old French chacier, 'to hunt, pursue' — an occupational name Delano#3612 in the U.S.From a French surname (de la Noye, 'of the night' or 'of the walnut grove'); famous as the middMichel#3651 in the U.S.French (and German) form of Michael — Hebrew Mikha'el, 'who is like God?' — the archangel's namRoi#3661 in the U.S.From French roi, 'king'; also a Hebrew name, 'my shepherd' or linked to 'sight/seeing' (as in BLowell#3735 in the U.S.From the Norman surname Lovel — Old French lou, 'wolf', plus a diminutive — 'little wolf'Perrin#3747 in the U.S.Medieval French diminutive of Pierre/Peter — 'little rock' — Wheel of Time-famousAldric#3781 in the U.S.From Germanic ald, 'old, wise', plus ric, 'ruler' — 'wise old ruler'; a Frankish saint's nameChasen#3798 in the U.S.Modern -en elaboration of Chase — Old French 'to hunt' — in the Mason rhythmDarcy#3805 in the U.S.From Norman d'Arcy, 'from Arcy', or Irish Ó Dorchaidhe, 'dark one' — Pride and Prejudice's leadKurtis#3843 in the U.S.K-spelling of Curtis — Old French curteis, 'courteous, courtly' — hip-hop founding-father spellAmaury#3882 in the U.S.French form of Amalric — Gothic amal, 'work/vigor', plus ric, 'ruler' — crusader-king pedigreeAvenir#3888 in the U.S.From French avenir, 'the future' — also Russian Avenir, from the legendary king in the Barlaam Etienne#3900 in the U.S.French form of Stephen — Greek stephanos, 'crown, wreath' — the first martyr's laurelsRhone#3951 in the U.S.From the Rhône river — ancient Rhodanus, Celtic 'swift water' readings — vineyard-valleyedSamy#3954 in the U.S.Franco-Arabic spelling of Sami — 'elevated, exalted' — Maghreb-Paris standardCiel#3991 in the U.S.From French ciel, 'sky, heaven' (Latin caelum) — a celestial word-nameMaeson#4020 in the U.S.Mae- spelling of Mason — from Old French masson, 'stoneworker, mason'Rainier#4033 in the U.S.From Germanic Raginhari — ragin, 'advice, counsel', plus hari, 'army' — 'wise army, counsel-warGaston#4101 in the U.S.From French Gaston — likely 'from Gascony', or Germanic, 'guest, stranger'; routes layeredLavern#4136 in the U.S.From Laverne — French 'the alder tree', or linked to Latin Laverna (a Roman goddess)/'springlikMaxime#4140 in the U.S.French form of Maximus — Latin maximus, 'greatest'Elroy#4216 in the U.S.From Leroy — French le roi, 'the king' — with an El- opening; 'the king'Mathieu#4266 in the U.S.French form of Matthew — from Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of God/Yahweh'Matisse#4267 in the U.S.From the French surname Matisse — a form of Matthew/Matthias, 'gift of God'; the artist Henri MQuincey#4281 in the U.S.-ey spelling of Quincy — from a French place-name, 'estate of Quintus' (Latin quintus, 'fifth')Swayde#4291 in the U.S.Y-spelling of Suede — French gants de Suede, 'gloves from Sweden' — the soft leather; a modern Corwin#4328 in the U.S.From an English surname — possibly Old French cuer, 'heart' (a friend of the heart), or 'raven Dashel#4331 in the U.S.Phonetic spelling of Dashiell — an Anglicized French surname (de Chiel), of uncertain meaning; Didier#4333 in the U.S.French form of Desiderius — from Latin desiderium, 'desire, longing' — 'the desired one'Dashiel#4441 in the U.S.Single-l spelling of Dashiell — an Anglicized French surname (de Chiel), of uncertain meaning; Dreux#4447 in the U.S.From the French town Dreux and the name Drogo — possibly Germanic 'to carry/bear' or 'ghost'; r
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