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French Baby Names
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French Girl Names
Desirey#16310 in the U.S.Desirey is a phonetic respelling of Desiree, the French name meaning desired or longed for, whi▶Jannette#16313 in the U.S.A double-n spelling of Jeannette (Janet), a French diminutive of Jeanne, the feminine of John, ▶Josetta#16314 in the U.S.Josetta is a feminine diminutive built from Joseph or Josephine with the French -etta or -ette ▶Ezmi#16321 in the U.S.A modern short spelling echoing Esme, from Old French esme ('esteemed, beloved'). The Ezmi spel▶Joliette#16340 in the U.S.A French-styled diminutive echoing jolie ('pretty; lovely') with the -ette ending; it also reca▶Kaprice#16377 in the U.S.Kaprice is a K-form of Caprice, the word-name from the French caprice and Italian capriccio, me▶Josaphine#16381 in the U.S.A respelling of Josephine, the French feminine of Joseph, from the Hebrew Yosef, 'he will add' ▶Jaquetta#16399 in the U.S.Jaquetta is a spelling of Jacquetta, a feminine diminutive of the French Jacques, which is Jaco▶Clarabell#16403 in the U.S.Clarabell fuses two well-worn elements: Clara, from the Latin clarus, 'bright' or 'clear', and ▶Karolyne#16426 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Caroline, the French feminine of Charles, from a Germanic root for 'free ▶Jacquetta#16464 in the U.S.Jacquetta is an ornate feminine form of Jacques, the French version of James and Jacob, elabora▶Jacquiline#16466 in the U.S.Jacquiline is a respelling of Jacqueline, the French feminine of Jacques, which is the French f▶Koralie#16468 in the U.S.A K- spelling of the French Coralie, from coral (the sea gem), by way of Latin corallium. A pre▶Shantele#16483 in the U.S.Shantele is a phonetic respelling of Chantel or Chantelle, a French name that comes from a sout▶Desirea#16503 in the U.S.Desirea is a variant of Desiree, the French Désirée, 'desired' or 'longed for,' from the Latin ▶Shauntelle#16508 in the U.S.Shauntelle is a phonetic, English-styled spelling of Chantelle or Shantel, names that grew from▶Raychelle#16509 in the U.S.Raychelle is a phonetic, doubled spelling of Rachelle/Rochelle, French elaborations of Rachel, ▶Shareese#16549 in the U.S.Shareese is a phonetic spelling of Charisse or Cherise. Those names draw on the French cherie, ▶Athalie#16556 in the U.S.Athalie is the French rendering of Athaliah, a Hebrew name built from a divine element and a ro▶Shontell#16560 in the U.S.Shontell is a phonetic respelling of Chantel or Chantelle, names from a French surname and plac▶Laycie#16576 in the U.S.Laycie is a respelling of Lacey or Lacy, an English surname brought by the Normans from the pla▶Francene#16589 in the U.S.Francene is a phonetic spelling of Francine, the French diminutive of Frances, from Latin Franc▶Cassandre#16591 in the U.S.Cassandre is the French form of Cassandra, a name from Greek myth borne by the Trojan princess ▶Jeanny#16596 in the U.S.Jeanny is a pet spelling of Jeannie, a diminutive of Jeanne, the French feminine of John from t▶Korrine#16597 in the U.S.Korrine is a K-spelled, doubled-r respelling of Corinne, the French form of the Greek Corinna. ▶Larayne#16619 in the U.S.Larayne is an elaborated variant of Lorraine, restyled as La-Rayne; Lorraine takes its name fro▶Louis#16626 in the U.S.From the French Louis (Germanic Hludwig), 'famous warrior; renowned in battle' — borne by many ▶Louna#16654 in the U.S.A French form standing beside Luna, from Latin luna, 'moon' - also the name of the Roman moon g▶Madalynne#16662 in the U.S.A modern spelling of Madeline/Madelyn, from the French Madeleine and ultimately Magdalene — 'of▶Madelinne#16666 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Madeline, from Magdalene ('of Magdala,' a town by the Sea of Galilee, of▶Sherice#16679 in the U.S.Sherice is a modern name, most naturally read as a respelling of Cherise or Charisse, names bui▶Lyrique#16685 in the U.S.Lyrique is a modern word-name drawn from the French lyrique, 'lyrical' or 'of poetry and song,'▶Bridgitte#16687 in the U.S.Bridgitte is a spelling of Brigitte, the French form of Bridget, from Irish 'Brighid', 'exalted▶Lizzet#16698 in the U.S.Lizzet is a spelling of Lisette/Lizette, a French diminutive of Elizabeth. Elizabeth comes from▶Marcille#16714 in the U.S.Marcille is a short, elegant form of Marcella, a feminine name from the Roman Marcus (linked to▶Lorayne#16718 in the U.S.Lorayne is a phonetic respelling of Lorraine, the name of a region in northeastern France. Lorr▶Jennette#16722 in the U.S.Jennette is a spelling of Jeanette, the French diminutive of Jeanne, the feminine of Jean (John▶Daneille#16736 in the U.S.Daneille is a rearranged spelling of Danielle, the French feminine form of Daniel. Daniel comes▶Minette#16736 in the U.S.Minette is a French diminutive, used as an affectionate short form of names like Wilhelmina, th▶Monee#16754 in the U.S.Monee is a phonetic spelling close to Monae and to Monique, the French form of Monica. Monica i▶Dawnielle#16761 in the U.S.Dawnielle is a combination name fusing Dawn, the English word for daybreak, with Danielle, the ▶Mazarine#16766 in the U.S.Mazarine is a French colour word for a deep, rich blue - the 'Mazarine blue,' named for Cardina▶Channelle#16783 in the U.S.Channelle is a spelling variant of Chanel, from the French surname meaning 'channel' or 'canal'▶Malloree#16796 in the U.S.Malloree is a phonetic respelling of Mallory, a Norman French surname from malheure/maloret, 'u▶Dennice#16806 in the U.S.Dennice is a phonetic respelling of Denise, the French feminine of Denis. Denis descends from D▶Nicolett#16842 in the U.S.Nicolett is a streamlined spelling of Nicolette, the French feminine diminutive of Nicholas. Ni▶Mechelle#16846 in the U.S.A phonetic respelling of Michelle, the French feminine of Michael, from the Hebrew for 'who is ▶Jeanee#16857 in the U.S.Jeanee is a variant of Jeannie or Jeanne, the French feminine forms of John, from the Hebrew Yo▶Victorine#16873 in the U.S.Victorine is a French feminine diminutive of Victor, from Latin 'victor', 'conqueror' or 'winne▶Elynore#16908 in the U.S.Elynore is an older variant spelling of Eleanor, the name carried to England by Eleanor of Aqui▶Nathanaelle#16913 in the U.S.A French feminine of Nathanael/Nathaniel, from the Hebrew Netan'el, 'God has given.' Elegant an▶Deseree#16923 in the U.S.Deseree is an Americanized spelling of the French Désirée, 'desired' or 'longed-for,' from Lati▶Nadege#16925 in the U.S.Nadege, properly Nadege with an accent, is a French girl's name meaning hope. It was adapted fr▶Laure#16930 in the U.S.The French form of Laura, from the Latin laurus, 'laurel,' the victor's wreath. A crisp, one-sy▶Nicholette#16942 in the U.S.A feminine form of Nicholas, from the Greek Nikolaos, 'victory of the people' (nike, 'victory,'▶Nickole#16944 in the U.S.Nickole is a respelling of Nicole, the French feminine of Nicholas, from Greek nikelaos, 'victo▶Noelly#16962 in the U.S.Noelly is an elaboration of Noelle, the feminine of the French Noel — 'Christmas', from the Lat▶Carinne#16963 in the U.S.Carinne is a French-styled variant of Carine or Corinne, names that trace to the Greek kore, 'm▶Monette#16967 in the U.S.Monette is a French-style diminutive, most often a pet form of Simone or Mona, dressed with the▶Jenette#16986 in the U.S.Jenette is a simplified respelling of Jeanette, the French diminutive of Jeanne, the feminine f▶Odetta#16994 in the U.S.Odetta is a feminine form of Odette, itself a French diminutive of Odo or Otto, from the German▶Cheree#17004 in the U.S.Cheree is a spelling of Cherie, from the French term of endearment cherie, 'darling' or 'dear o▶Clotilde#17026 in the U.S.Clotilde comes from the Germanic elements 'hlod', 'fame, glory', and 'hild', 'battle', giving '▶Emeraude#17026 in the U.S.Émeraude is the French word for 'emerald', used as a girls' given name. Like Ruby, Pearl and Ja▶Madeliene#17055 in the U.S.Madeliene is a rearranged spelling of Madeline, from Magdalene meaning woman of Magdala, a vill▶Ranelle#17056 in the U.S.Ranelle is a coined American name built from a Ra- syllable and the French-flavored -elle endin▶Michalle#17061 in the U.S.Michalle is a spelling variant of Michelle, the French feminine form of Michael, from Hebrew mi▶Remee#17074 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Remi/Remy, a French name from Latin Remigius ('oarsman; remedy'), borne ▶Noell#17082 in the U.S.Noell is a spelling of Noelle, the feminine of Noel, from the French noel, 'Christmas', which i▶Renelle#17104 in the U.S.Renelle dresses up Renee, the French form of Latin 'renata' (reborn), with the graceful -elle e▶Faustine#17108 in the U.S.Faustine is the French feminine form of the Latin Faustinus, a derivative of faustus, 'fortunat▶Marieta#17111 in the U.S.Marieta is a single-t spelling of Marietta, a diminutive of Marie or Maria - names traced to th▶Lizett#17122 in the U.S.Lizett is a spelling of Lisette or Lizette, a French pet form of Elisabeth. Elisabeth comes fro▶Dejanique#17124 in the U.S.A modern American blend of the fashionable Deja- opening (from French 'deja', 'already') and th▶Marvelle#17129 in the U.S.Marvelle is a dressed-up form of the word marvel, from the Old French merveille, itself from th▶Rockelle#17129 in the U.S.Rockelle is a variant of Rochelle, a French name meaning 'little rock,' from roche, 'rock,' wit▶Rosealie#17139 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Rosalie, from the Latin rosa ('rose') by way of French — a soft, floral c▶Matisse#17143 in the U.S.Matisse is a French surname best known from painter Henri Matisse. As a first name it reads art▶Daijha#17168 in the U.S.Daijha is an ornate spelling of Daija or Deja, a modern American name taken from the French dej▶Domenique#17222 in the U.S.Domenique is a spelling of Dominique, the French form of the Latin Dominicus, 'of the Lord' or ▶Laverne#17225 in the U.S.A French name, usually explained from la verne, 'the alder' or 'alder grove' — a place name tur▶Shiree#17225 in the U.S.Shiree is a phonetic respelling of Sheree, an English form of French 'cherie', 'darling' or 'de▶Regine#17230 in the U.S.Regine is the French form of Regina, from the Latin 'regina', 'queen'. It carries the same rega▶Deseray#17239 in the U.S.Deseray is an English phonetic respelling of the French Désirée, meaning 'desired' or 'longed-f▶Sheree#17251 in the U.S.Sheree is an anglicized spelling of the French endearment cherie, 'darling; dear one' (from che▶Dezerae#17257 in the U.S.Dezerae is a phonetic spelling of Desiree, from the French desiree (Latin desiderata), 'desired▶Jenene#17268 in the U.S.Jenene is a mid-century elaboration of Jean or Jeanne, the French feminine of John, from Hebrew▶Marybel#17279 in the U.S.Marybel joins Mary, from Hebrew Miriam ('beloved', 'star of the sea' or 'bitter'), to belle, Fr▶Jacqui#17283 in the U.S.Jacqui is a short, informal spelling of the pet form of Jacqueline, the French feminine of Jacq▶Nicollette#17308 in the U.S.Nicollette doubles the l of Nicolette, the French diminutive of Nicole. Nicole is the feminine ▶Shannell#17309 in the U.S.Shannell is a phonetic spelling close to Chanel and Shanell. Chanel is a French surname, made i▶Chantilly#17320 in the U.S.Chantilly is the name of a town north of Paris, celebrated for its fine bobbin lace and for Cha▶France#17347 in the U.S.As a girl's name France doubles as the country name and as a short form of Frances/Francine, fr▶Simonne#17347 in the U.S.Simonne is a French feminine spelling of Simon, a variant of Simone. Simon comes from the Hebre▶Courtnei#17378 in the U.S.Courtnei is a respelling of Courtney, an aristocratic Norman French surname from the place Cour▶Monay#17381 in the U.S.Monay is a phonetic spelling of Monae/Monét, names that echo the French surname Monet — famous ▶Mone#17382 in the U.S.Mone is a very short phonetic name close to Monae, part of the Monique and Monica family. Monic▶Sherita#17395 in the U.S.Sherita extends Sheri or Sherry with the affectionate -ita ending. Sherry itself comes from the▶Madaleine#17431 in the U.S.Madaleine is a spelling of Madeleine, the French form of Magdalene, meaning 'of Magdala,' a vil▶Cherlin#17437 in the U.S.Cherlin reads either as Cher joined to the fashionable -lin suffix or as a phonetic respelling ▶Genette#17464 in the U.S.Genette is a documented English spelling variant of Jeannette, the French diminutive of Jeanne,▶Vianne#17476 in the U.S.Vianne reads as a French-styled blend — the Vi- of Vivianne or Viviane joined to Anne — and is ▶Jacquel#17498 in the U.S.Jacquel is a clipped form of Jacqueline, the French feminine of Jacques (James), from Hebrew Ya▶Roshelle#17499 in the U.S.Roshelle is a phonetic respelling of Rochelle, a French name from 'roche', 'rock', by way of th▶Jacqulyn#17529 in the U.S.Jacqulyn is a sounded-out spelling of Jacqueline, the French feminine of Jacques — the French f▶Yve#17581 in the U.S.A short form of Yvonne (or the masculine Yves), from a Germanic element meaning 'yew' — the woo▶Yevette#17589 in the U.S.Yevette is a respelling of Yvette, the French feminine diminutive of Yves, from a Germanic elem▶Chauntel#17685 in the U.S.Chauntel is an elaborated spelling of Chantel, itself from the French Chantal. Chantal began as▶Josphine#17707 in the U.S.Josphine is a variant spelling of Josephine that drops one 'e.' Josephine is the French feminin▶Deniece#17711 in the U.S.Deniece re-spells Denise, the French feminine of Denis, which descends from Dionysos, the Greek▶Deserie#17720 in the U.S.Deserie is a phonetic spelling of Desiree, from the French 'desiree', 'desired' or 'longed-for'▶Renne#17801 in the U.S.Renne is a shortened spelling of Renee, the French feminine of René, from Latin 'renatus', rebo▶Jossette#17841 in the U.S.Jossette is an American respelling of Josette, the French diminutive of Josephine. Josephine de▶Marshelle#17844 in the U.S.Marshelle reads as a blend of Marsha or the surname Marshall with the fashionable French -elle ▶Denese#17851 in the U.S.Denese is a variant spelling of Denise, the French feminine of Denis, which comes from Dionysiu▶Jackqueline#17860 in the U.S.Jackqueline is a spelled-out respelling of Jacqueline, the French feminine diminutive of Jacque▶Merle#17896 in the U.S.Merle comes from French merle, 'blackbird.' A vintage unisex name, worn by actress Merle Oberon▶Janean#17913 in the U.S.Janean is a spelling variant of Janine/Jeanine, a French diminutive of Jeanne, the feminine of ▶Georgine#17925 in the U.S.Georgine is a French feminine form of George, from the Greek georgos, 'farmer' or 'earth-worker▶Janene#17971 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Janine, the French diminutive of Jeanne (Jane), from the Hebrew for 'God ▶Necole#18027 in the U.S.Necole is a phonetic respelling of Nicole, the French feminine of Nicholas, from Greek Nikolaos▶Sidonie#18090 in the U.S.A French name meaning 'of Sidon,' the ancient Phoenician port; a feminine form of Sidonius. The▶Juliete#18112 in the U.S.A spelling of Juliet, a French diminutive of Julia (from Julius, 'youthful; devoted to Jove'). ▶Margarite#18169 in the U.S.Margarite is a variant of Marguerite, the French form of Margaret, from the Greek margarites, '▶Danyele#18197 in the U.S.Danyele is a phonetic respelling of Danielle, the French feminine of Daniel, from Hebrew Daniyy▶Jackee#18254 in the U.S.Jackee is a dressed-up spelling of Jackie, the short form of Jacqueline — the French feminine o▶Kimmarie#18293 in the U.S.Kimmarie combines Kim, the short form of Kimberly, with Marie, the French form of Mary from the▶Ronae#18328 in the U.S.Ronae is an invented name pairing a Ro- opening with the -nae ending of Renae and Renee. Those ▶Lissete#18427 in the U.S.Lissete is a reduced spelling of Lisette, the French diminutive of Elizabeth (through Lise). El▶Lorette#18461 in the U.S.Lorette is a French pet form of Loretta — itself from Laura, Latin laurus, the laurel of victor▶Nannette#18467 in the U.S.A French pet form of Anne, from the Hebrew Hannah, 'grace; favor.' The doubled-n spelling gives▶Nicholle#18486 in the U.S.Nicholle is a respelling of Nicole, the French feminine of Nicholas, from Greek Nikolaos, 'vict▶Racine#18507 in the U.S.Racine is a French word and surname meaning 'root'. As a given name it was adopted from two pub▶Evett#18518 in the U.S.Evett is a simplified spelling of Yvette, the French feminine diminutive of Yves, which traces ▶Noele#18547 in the U.S.Noele is a variant spelling of Noelle, the French feminine of Noel. Noel comes through Old Fren▶Karole#18578 in the U.S.Karole is a K-spelling variant of Carol/Carole, the feminine short of Caroline and ultimately a▶Jacqulin#18637 in the U.S.Jacqulin is a spelling variant of Jacqueline, the French feminine form of Jacques, which is the▶Monea#18693 in the U.S.Monea is a modern American coinage whose sound leans on Mon- names like Monique and the artist ▶Nacole#18718 in the U.S.Nacole is a respelling of Nicole, the French feminine of Nicholas, from Greek Nikolaos — nike, ▶Shauntel#18726 in the U.S.Shauntel is a phonetic respelling of Chantel or Chantal, a French name originally from a southe▶Sharise#18730 in the U.S.Sharise is a phonetic form of Charisse, a French-derived surname made famous by the dancer Cyd ▶Lynnelle#18750 in the U.S.Lynnelle blends Lynn, from the Welsh llyn, 'lake, pool,' with the affectionate French -elle end▶Shermaine#18760 in the U.S.Shermaine is a variant of Charmaine, reshaped with the Sher-/Jer- opening of Jermaine. Charmain▶Jolett#18838 in the U.S.Jolett is a variant of Jolette, a diminutive-style name in the Juliet family. Juliet and Julia ▶Jenel#18858 in the U.S.Jenel is a variant of Janelle, a blend of Jean or Jenny with the French ending -elle, 'little'.▶Sharice#18860 in the U.S.Sharice is a phonetic variant of Charisse or Cherise, names usually traced to the French cerise▶Jennine#18862 in the U.S.Jennine is a variant spelling of Jeanine or Janine, French feminine diminutives of Jean, the Fr▶Venise#18938 in the U.S.Venise is the French form of Venice, the Italian canal city, pressed into service as a given na▶Lorain#19023 in the U.S.Lorain is a simplified spelling of Lorraine, the name of the historic region in northeastern Fr▶Niccole#19063 in the U.S.Niccole is a respelling of Nicole, the French feminine of Nicholas, from the Greek Nikolaos — n▶Shantay#19132 in the U.S.Shantay is a modern American coinage, a Sh-spelled cousin of Chantay and Chante, names that ech▶Sherie#19141 in the U.S.Sherie is a variant of Sherry or Cherie, from the French chérie, 'darling; dear one'. It sits a▶Yanette#19164 in the U.S.Yanette is a phonetic respelling of Jeanette, a French diminutive of Jeanne, the feminine of Je▶Yvett#19201 in the U.S.Yvett is a shortened spelling of Yvette, the French feminine of Yves, which comes from a German▶Suzzette#19514 in the U.S.Suzzette is a double-z variant of Suzette, the French diminutive of Susanne and Susan, from the▶Naturelle#19613 in the U.S.Naturelle is the French feminine adjective naturelle, meaning natural, taken up as a rare given▶Priscille#19814 in the U.S.Priscille is the French form of Priscilla, a diminutive of the Roman name Prisca, from the Lati▶Rochell#19851 in the U.S.Rochell is a respelling of Rochelle, a French name from 'roche,' rock, with a diminutive ending▶Roshell#19868 in the U.S.Roshell is a phonetic respelling of Rochelle, a French name meaning 'little rock', from 'roche'▶Shantee#20008 in the U.S.Shantee is a phonetic respelling of Chante/Shante, taken from French 'chante', from 'chanter', ▶Sherise#20114 in the U.S.Sherise is a spelling of Cherise, from French chérie, 'dear one, beloved', with a play on the c▶AdelisseA modern coinage in the Adela/Adelis family, with a soft French-styled -isse ending; by the Ade▶AelysA medieval French form of Alice (Adelais/Aalis), ultimately from the Germanic 'adal', 'noble'. ▶BellamereA modern coinage built from the French belle mere ('beautiful mother'; also 'mother-in-law; ste▶LillietteA modern coinage joining Lily (the flower) with the French diminutive -ette ('little'), reading▶LuneFrom the French lune, 'moon' (from Latin luna). A soft, celestial word-name in one beat. Noted ▶ReychellA respelling of Rachelle, a French elaboration of Rachel, from the Hebrew for 'ewe' (a female s▶
French Boy Names
AymonA form of the old Germanic name Haimo (Hamon, Aymon), from 'haim' ('home'). Aymon is famous fro▶DreauxA French-styled spelling, echoing Dreux, a town in France, and the -eaux ending common in Louis▶EspoirThe French word espoir, 'hope,' used as a name. A luminous virtue name.▶GloireThe French word gloire, 'glory' — often used as a Christian praise-name in Francophone Africa. ▶JamaisFrom the French jamais, 'never; ever' — used here as a modern given name for its sound. Stated ▶JeanmarieJeanmarie is a two-name compound of the French Jean ('God is gracious,' the French John) and Ma▶KelyanKelyan (also Kelian, Kellian) is a modern French given name that grew popular in France from th▶
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