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French Baby Names
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French Girl Names
Celeste#188 in the U.S.Heavenly, of the sky▶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▶Alayna#332 in the U.S.Variant of Alaina or Elaine, from the Old French Alaine (a form of Helen, meaning bright or shi▶Annabelle#343 in the U.S.Combination of Anna (from Hebrew Hannah, meaning grace or favor) and Belle (from Latin/French b▶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▶Jocelyn#393 in the U.S.From a Germanic tribal name, the Gauts, via Old French Joscelin; later associated with joy thro▶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▶Madelynn#524 in the U.S.Modern spelling variant of Madeline/Madeleine, from the place-name Magdala (a town on the Sea o▶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▶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▶Gabrielle#633 in the U.S.French feminine form of Gabriel, from the Hebrew Gavri'el (גַּבְרִיאֵל), meaning 'God is my str▶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▶Macy#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 S▶Lacey#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 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▶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▶Anais#892 in the U.S.Catalan and Occitan form of Anna, ultimately from Hebrew Hannah meaning grace or favor; the nam▶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;▶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▶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▶Scarlette#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 desir▶Nathaly#1144 in the U.S.Born on Christmas Day; a spelling variant of Natalie, from Latin natalis (relating to birth, sp▶Angeline#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 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▶Vivianne#1552 in the U.S.From Latin Vivianus, from 'vivus' ('alive, living'); the '-anne' ending is a French/modern elab▶Nadine#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 god▶Claira#1740 in the U.S.Clear, bright, famous▶Marielle#1755 in the U.S.Sea of bitterness▶Avril#1847 in the U.S.To open, to uncover▶Katia#1853 in the U.S.Each of the two▶Sabine#1871 in the U.S.A Sabine▶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):▶Ellia#2028 in the U.S.Modern elaboration of Ella (Germanic element 'ali/alia') or a feminine form of Elia/Elijah, Heb▶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▶Laya#2140 in the U.S.Weary, grieved▶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▶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▶
French Boy Names
Tristan#309 in the U.S.Tumult, noise; possibly 'sad' — from Celtic via medieval French romance▶Damien#352 in the U.S.From the Greek Damianos, derived from 'damazo' (to tame, subdue, or master), meaning 'one who t▶Andre#368 in the U.S.French form of Andrew, from the Greek Andreas, derived from 'aner' (man, male) — meaning 'manly▶Remy#408 in the U.S.From French Rémi, a form of the Latin Remigius meaning oarsman or one who rows; connected to Sa▶Noel#478 in the U.S.From Old French 'Noël,' derived from Latin 'natalis' (birth) or 'natalis dies Domini' (birthday▶Royce#500 in the U.S.English surname from Old French 'roy' (king) and the suffix '-ce' or from 'Rolls-Royce' cultura▶Louie#596 in the U.S.Variant of Louis, from Old Frankish Hluodwig, composed of hlud ('fame,' 'renowned') and wig ('w▶Kylian#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 Lat▶Taylor#685 in the U.S.Tailor; one who cuts and sews garments; from Old French tailleur (cutter), from tailler (to cut▶Dax#692 in the U.S.From the French city Dax, derived from the Latin Aquae Tarbellicae and later d'Ax; also used as▶Julien#709 in the U.S.French form of Julian, from the Latin Iulianus, a derivative of the Roman family name Julius, p▶Marcel#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, fro▶Leroy#888 in the U.S.From Old French le roi meaning the king; a surname borne by those who worked in a royal househo▶Lucien#899 in the U.S.French form of Lucianus, derived from Latin Lucius and ultimately from lux/lucis (light); meani▶Nael#905 in the U.S.From Arabic nail or nael meaning one who achieves or obtains; also used as a variant of Neil (f▶Maurice#930 in the U.S.Dark-skinned; from Latin Mauritius (Moorish, of Mauritania), from Mauri (the North African peop▶Montgomery#962 in the U.S.From the Norman French place name Montgomeri, from Old French mont meaning mountain and Germani▶Quentin#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 F▶Gage#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 cour▶Rene#990 in the U.S.Reborn; from Latin renatus (born again); the masculine form of Renée▶Turner#1006 in the U.S.One who works a lathe; from Old French torneor (lathe operator), from torner (to turn on a lath▶Korbin#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 island▶Kartier#1023 in the U.S.Maker of carts; a spelling inspired by the Cartier luxury jeweler, combining Carter (cart drive▶Talon#1045 in the U.S.Claw; the sharp curved claw of a bird of prey; from Old French talon (heel, claw), from Latin t▶Deandre#1055 in the U.S.Of the man; manly; French compound De + André, where André is the French form of Andrew, from G▶Brett#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 f▶Tylan#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 god▶Adrien#1192 in the U.S.From Hadria; from the Adriatic; French form of Adrian, from Latin Hadrianus (of the city Hadria▶Cartier#1203 in the U.S.Maker of carts; from French cartier (cart maker), a surname that became one of the world's most▶Pierre#1253 in the U.S.Rock, stone, the rock▶Percy#1257 in the U.S.From the village of Percy in Normandy▶Maison#1270 in the U.S.House, home▶Jeffery#1302 in the U.S.Pledged peace, peaceful pledge▶Dior#1322 in the U.S.Gold, golden; from French d'or meaning of gold▶Juelz#1395 in the U.S.Jewels, precious gems; creative variant▶Darrell#1465 in the U.S.From Airelle, Normandy; darling▶Jermaine#1466 in the U.S.From Germany; brother; Saint Germain▶Dominique#1481 in the U.S."of the Lord, belonging to the Lord," French form of Latin Dominicus▶Eddy#1528 in the U.S.A diminutive of Edward or Edmund, from Old English ead "wealth, fortune" combined with weard "g▶Henri#1592 in the U.S.The French form of Henry, from the Germanic name Heimirich combining 'heim' (home) and 'ric' (r▶Antoine#1605 in the U.S.The French form of Anthony, from the Roman family name Antonius; the meaning is uncertain but p▶Denis#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), m▶Azaire#1816 in the U.S. Yahweh has helped▶Salomon#1855 in the U.S.Peace▶Eliott#1954 in the U.S.My God is Yahweh ▶Alexandre#2092 in the U.S.Defending men▶Lou#2118 in the U.S.Famous in battle▶Edmond#2262 in the U.S.wealthy protector▶Marion#2321 in the U.S.beloved, sea of bitterness▶Usher#2332 in the U.S.Doorkeeper; gatekeeper; from Old French ussier (doorkeeper, usher), from Latin ostiarius (gatek▶Marquise#2351 in the U.S.Nobleman; lord of a march (border territory); from French marquis (a nobleman ranking above a c▶
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