French names
641 names from the French naming tradition, each with its meaning, origin, pronunciation and how it is seen around the world.
- AchilleBoyFrom Greek Achilleus: likely "lipless" or "without lips", though the etymology is disputed and possibly pre-Greek in…
- AdélieGirlAn elaborated form of Adèle, derived from the Old German Adalheidis: "noble" + "type" or "appearance".
- AdelineGirlThe French diminutive form of Adèle, which derives from Old German Adalheidis: "noble" + "type" or "appearance".
- AdolpheBoyFrom Old German Adolf: "noble" + "wolf".
- AdolphineGirlThe feminine form of Adolphe, derived from Old German Adolf: "noble" + "wolf".
- AdrienneGirlThe French feminine counterpart to Adrian, derived from the Latin Adrianus: "from Hadria", a city on the Adriatic coast.
- AgatheGirlFrom Greek agathe, the feminine form of agathos, "good" or "kind".
- AglaéGirlFrom Greek Aglaia: "splendour" or "brightness".
- AgnesGirlFrom Greek Hagne: "pure" or "virtuous".
- AiméBoyFrom Old French Amé: meaning "beloved" or "loved".
- AlainBoyThe French form of Alan, whose origin and meaning are debated; possibly from the Gaelic Ailin or an Old Celtic element…
- AlexisUnisexBuilt on the Greek verb alexein, "to ward off" or "to help", so usually read as "defender" or "helper".
- AliénorGirlFrench form of Eleanor, from Old Germanic roots: "ali" (other, foreign) + "or" (riches, wealth). Meaning uncertain…
- AlineGirlA short form of Adeline, from Germanic elements: "athal" (noble) + "lind" (soft, gentle).
- AlixUnisexMedieval French variant of Alice, from Old Germanic "adal" (noble).
- AlizéeGirlFrom French alizé: "trade wind".
- AlphonseBoyOf good family or noble. French form of Alfonso, ultimately from Germanic elements alb (elf or white) and funs (eager…
- AlphonsineGirlFeminine diminutive of Alphonse, derived from Germanic elements alb (elf or white) and funs (eager, ready).
- AmableUnisexFrom Late Latin Amabilis, meaning "lovable" or "worthy of love".
- AmandBoyWorthy of love or lovable. From the Latin amandus.
- AmandineGirlFeminine diminutive of Amand, derived from the Latin amandus (worthy of love, lovable).
- AmauryBoyPowerful ruler or brave ruler. From the Germanic elements amal (brave, powerful) and ric (ruler, king).
- AmbreGirlThe word ambre refers to the fossilized resin, known for its warmth and golden-brown color. The name evokes this…
- AmédéeBoyLoved by God. From the Latin Amadeus, combining ama (love) and deus (God).
- AnacletBoyFrom Greek Anakletos: the exact meaning is uncertain, possibly "recalled" or "invoked".
- AnaëlleGirlGraceful or favored. A modern creation probably modelled on Breton names like Gaëlle and Maëlle.
- AnastasieUnisexResurrection or she who will rise again. From the Greek anastasis (resurrection).
- AnatoleBoyFrom the east or sunrise. From the Greek anatole meaning sunrise or the east.
- Andréa (French)GirlWoman or warrior; the feminine form of Andrew.
- AndréanneGirlCompound of Andréa and Anne, combining "strong, masculine" and "grace, favour".
- AndréeGirlStrong and courageous. From the Greek andros (man) and the implied sense of masculine strength and courage.
- AngeUnisexAngel or messenger. From the Latin angelus, derived from the Greek aggelos.
- AngèleGirlAngel or messenger. From the Latin angelus, derived from the Greek aggelos.
- AngelineGirlLittle angel or messenger. Diminutive of Angela, from the Latin angelus.
- AnicetBoyUnconquered or invincible. From the Greek aniketos (unconquered, invincible).
- Anne (French)GirlGrace or favor. From the Hebrew Hannah, meaning grace.
- Anne-LaureGirlGrace and laurel. A combination of Anne (grace) and Laure (laurel).
- Anne-SophieGirlA compound combining grace and wisdom, merging the biblical Anne with the ancient Greek Sophie.
- AnnetteGirlA diminutive of Anne, referring to grace in its smaller, more intimate form.
- AnnyGirlA diminutive of Anne, conveying grace in its shortest familiar form.
- AntoineBoyDerived from Antonius, a Roman family name of uncertain origin, possibly related to the Latin word for invaluable or…
- AntoinetteGirlThe feminine diminutive form of Antoine, derived from the Latin Antonius.
- ApollinaireBoyDerived from the Greek god Apollo, conveying connection to the sun, light, and prophetic wisdom.
- ApollineGirlThe feminine form of Apollinaris, derived from the Greek god Apollo, conveying light and divine wisdom.
- ArcadeUnisexDerived from the Greek region of Arcadia, suggesting pastoral peace and idyllic simplicity.
- ArielleGirlDerived from the Hebrew Ariel, meaning lion of God or god's lion, conveying strength and divine power.
- AristideBoyDerived from the Greek meaning best or excellence, a name rooted in virtue and distinction.
- ArletteGirlDerived from older French and Germanic roots connected to bearing or nobility, with the -ette suffix creating a…
- ArmandBoyDerived from Germanic roots meaning army and brave, conveying military strength and courage.
- ArmandeGirlThe feminine form of Armand, derived from Germanic roots meaning army and brave.
- ArmandineGirlThe feminine form of Armand with the -ine suffix, derived from Germanic roots meaning army and brave.
- ArmelleGirlThe feminine form of Armel, a Breton saint's name with Breton roots.
- ArnaudBoyDerived from Germanic roots meaning eagle and powerful, conveying strength and sovereignty.
- ArnaudeGirlThe feminine form of Arnold, derived from Germanic roots meaning eagle and powerful.
- ArsèneBoyDerived from the Greek meaning virile or masculine, conveying strength and vitality.
- AstrideGirlDerived from Old Norse meaning divine beauty or god's beauty, conveying elegance and grace.
- AthanaseBoyDerived from the Greek meaning immortal or eternal, conveying timelessness and divine permanence.
- AthénaïsGirlFeminine form relating to Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom.
- AubertBoyNoble and bright, from the Germanic roots for nobility and brightness.
- AubinBoySmall and noble, from Latin and Germanic roots meaning 'noble' and 'white'.
- AudeGirlOld and wealthy, from Germanic roots meaning 'old' and 'wealth'.
- AugustinBoyVenerable and grand, from Latin meaning 'the revered one'.
- Augustine (French)GirlOne who increases and grows, derived from the Latin name Augustinus.
- AurèleBoyGolden, from Latin meaning 'made of gold'.
- AurélieGirlGolden, from Latin meaning 'made of gold'.
- AurélienBoyGolden, from Latin meaning 'made of gold'.
- AutomneGirlAutumn, the season between summer and winter.
- AvrilGirlApril, the fourth month of the year.
- AxelleGirlFather of peace, from Hebrew and Greek roots meaning 'father' and 'peace'.
- AylanBoyOf uncertain meaning; often connected with Turkish ay, "moon".
- AzélieGirlUncertain, possibly related to Azalaïs or other Old French/Occitan forms.
- BabetteGirlGod is my oath, from Hebrew roots meaning 'oath' and 'God'.
- BabylasBoyFrom Babylon, the ancient Mesopotamian city.
- BaptisteBoyBaptist, from Greek meaning 'to dip' or 'to immerse'.
- BaptistinBoyBaptist, from Greek meaning 'to dip' or 'to immerse'.
- BaptistineGirlBaptist, from Greek meaning 'to dip' or 'to immerse'.
- BarbeGirlForeign or strange, from Greek roots meaning 'foreign'.
- BarthélémyBoySon of Talmai, from Aramaic and Greek roots meaning 'son of' and 'abundant' or 'furrows'.
- BastienBoyFrench diminutive of SĂ©bastien, ultimately meaning 'from Sebaste' or 'venerable'.
- BathildeGirlDerived from Old German elements meaning 'battle' and 'battle', emphasizing martial virtue.
- BaudouinBoyFrench form of Baldwin, derived from Germanic elements meaning 'bold' and 'friend'.
- BenjamineGirlFrench feminine form of Benjamin, meaning 'son of the right hand' in Hebrew.
- BenoîtBoyFrench form of Benedict, derived from Latin meaning 'blessed' or 'well-spoken'.
- BenoîteGirlFrench feminine form of Benedict, meaning 'blessed'.
- BérengèreGirlFrench form of Berengaria, a medieval name of Germanic origin meaning 'bear spear'.
- BernadetteGirlFrench feminine form of Bernard, meaning 'strong as a bear' in Germanic.
- BernardineGirlFrench feminine form of Bernardino, meaning 'strong as a bear'.
- BertilleGirlFrench form of Berthild, a Germanic name meaning 'bright battle'.
- BertrandBoyDerived from Germanic elements meaning 'bright' and 'rim of shield', suggesting a warrior.
- BijouUnisexDirectly from the French word meaning "jewel" or "gem".
- BlaiseBoyDerived from the Latin name Blasius, possibly meaning 'lisping' or 'stammering'.
- BlancheGirlFrom a medieval French word meaning 'white' or 'fair-coloured', derived from Germanic roots.
- BlandineGirlFrench form of Blandina, derived from the Roman name meaning 'soft' or 'gentle'.
- BonaventureBoyFrom Italian Bonaventura, literally "good fortune", from Latin bonus, "good", and adventura, "what is to come".
- BonifaceBoyFrom Latin meaning 'good fate', derived from 'bonus' (good) and 'fatum' (fate).
- BriceBoyFrom the name Bricius, likely a Latinized form of a name meaning 'speckled'.
- BrigitteGirlFrench and German form of Bridget, of Irish origin, possibly meaning 'exalted one' or 'strength'.
- BruneGirlFrench feminine form of Bruno, derived from Germanic 'bruon' meaning 'brown'.
- CalieGirlA modern French name of contemporary invention, possibly inspired by names like Callie.
- CamilleUnisexFrench form of Camilla, possibly derived from Latin 'camillus' meaning 'young ceremonial attendant'.
- CandideUnisexFrom Latin candidus, meaning "white" or "pure"; also means "naive" in French, reflecting the innocence of Voltaire's…
- CapucineGirlMeans "nasturtium" in French, the name of a bright flowering plant.
- CarineGirlFrom Latin carus, meaning "dear" or "beloved".
- CarolaneGirlCompound of Carole and Anne, merging "free woman" with "grace, favour".
- CaroleGirlFrench feminine form of Carolus, derived from Germanic karl, meaning "free man".
- CarolineGirlFrench feminine form of Carolus, derived from Germanic karl, meaning "free man".
- CassandreGirlFrench variant of Cassandra, derived from Greek meaning "shine upon" or associated with the Trojan prophetess.
- CĂ©cileGirlFrench form of Cecilia, from Latin caecus meaning "blind", originally a Roman family name.
- CĂ©lestinBoyFrench form of Caelestinus, from Latin caelestis meaning "heavenly" or "of the sky".
- CeriseGirlMeans "cherry" in French, the name of the sweet stone fruit.
- CésaireBoyFrench form of Caesarius, from Latin Caesar, a family name of uncertain etymology possibly related to hair or an…
- CĂ©sarBoyFrom Latin Caesar, a Roman name of uncertain etymology possibly related to hair (caesaries) or of Etruscan origin.
- CézanneGirlFrom the surname of French painter Paul Cézanne, derived from Occitan origins and the place name Cesana in Piedmont…
- ChantalGirlFrom a French surname derived from a place name meaning "stony" or "rocky".
- CharlineGirlFrench feminine diminutive of Charles, derived from Germanic karl meaning "free man".
- CharlotBoyFrench masculine diminutive of Charles, derived from Germanic karl meaning "free man".
- CharlotteGirlFrench feminine diminutive of Charles, derived from Germanic karl meaning "free man".
- ChrétienBoyFrom Latin Christianus, "a follower of Christ".
- ChristèleGirlFrench feminine diminutive of Christine, derived from Greek Christos meaning "anointed".
- ChristelleGirlFrench feminine diminutive of Christine, derived from Greek Christos meaning "anointed".
- ChristianneGirlFrench feminine form of Christian, derived from Greek Christos meaning "anointed".
- ChristineGirlFrom Greek Christos meaning "anointed", referring to Christ.
- CielUnisexFrom the French word for "sky", referring to the expanse above the earth.
- ClairUnisexBright or clear, from the Latin root meaning clear and shining.
- ClaireGirlBright or clear, from the Latin root meaning clear and shining.
- ClarisseGirlBright or clear, from the Latin root meaning clear and shining.
- ClaudeUnisexLame or limping, from the Latin name Claudius, which may derive from claudus meaning lame.
- ClaudetteGirlLittle Claudia, a diminutive of Claude derived from the Latin Claudius.
- ClaudieGirlLame or limping, from the Latin name Claudius.
- ClaudineGirlLittle Claudia, a diminutive of Claude derived from the Latin Claudius.
- CléaGirlFamous father or glory of the father, from the Greek elements meaning glory and father.
- ClotaireBoyLoud warrior or famous warrior, from Germanic roots meaning famous or loud and warrior.
- ClotildeGirlFamous in battle, from Germanic elements meaning fame or glory and battle.
- ClovisBoyFrom the Germanic Hludwig, combining hlud, "fame", and wig, "battle": "famous in battle".
- CocoGirlOriginally a short form for names starting with Co, with cocoa contributing to its modern associations; notably used as…
- ColetteGirlVictor or victorious, from the Latin name Nicolaus meaning victory and people.
- ColineGirlVictor or victorious, from the Latin name Nicolaus meaning victory and people.
- ColombeGirlDove, from the Latin word for dove.
- CĂ´meBoyOrder or decorum, from the Greek word meaning order or proper arrangement.
- ConstantBoySteadfast or faithful, from the Latin word meaning constant or unwavering.
- CoralieGirlCoral, a precious sea creature, or victorious maiden, depending on etymology.
- CorinBoySpearman or warrior, from the Latin name Quirinus.
- CorinneGirlMaiden or maiden of Corinth, from the Greek name Corinna.
- CorneilleBoyFrench form of the Roman family name Cornelius, whose own root is uncertain and only loosely tied to Latin cornu…
- CosetteGirlLittle thing, from the French diminutive suffix.
- CunégondeGirlBold in war, from Germanic elements meaning bold and war.
- CyriaqueBoyLordly; from the Greek kyrios meaning 'lord'.
- CyrielleGirlLordly; feminine form derived from the Greek kyrios meaning 'lord'.
- CyrilleUnisexLordly; from the Greek kyrios meaning 'lord'.
- DalilaGirlThe Romance-language form of Delilah, a Hebrew name usually explained as "delicate" or "weak," from a root meaning to…
- DanièleGirlThe French feminine form of Daniel, from Hebrew Daniyyel, "God is my judge."
- DanyUnisexGod is my judge; a short form derived from Daniel or Danielle.
- DenisBoyFrom Dionysius, the Greek god of wine and revelry.
- DeniseGirlFrom Dionysius, the Greek god of wine and revelry.
- DésiréBoyDesired; wished for.
- DidierBoyDesired; from Desiderius, meaning 'desired'.
- DieudonnéBoyGiven by God; a child bestowed by God.
- DieudonnéeGirlGiven by God; a child bestowed by God.
- DiodoreBoyGift of God; from the Greek words for 'God' and 'gift'.
- DominiqueUnisexOf the Lord; from the Latin Dominicus meaning 'of or belonging to the Lord'.
- DonatienBoyGiven as a gift; from Donatianus, meaning 'given'.
- DonatienneGirlGiven as a gift; feminine form of Donatien.
- DorianeGirlOf Doris; a feminine form related to the Dorian people and Doris.
- EdgardBoyWealthy spearman; from the Old English elements for 'wealth' and 'spear'.
- EdméBoyWealthy protector; from the Old English elements for 'wealth' and 'protection'.
- EdméeGirlWealthy protector; feminine form of Edmé.
- EdmondBoyWealthy protector; from the Old English elements for 'wealth' and 'protection'.
- EdmondeGirlWealthy protector; feminine form of Edmond.
- ÉdouardBoyWealthy guardian, from Old English roots meaning wealth and guardian.
- EdwigeGirlProsperous in battle, from Germanic elements for battle and prosperity.
- ÉléonoreGirlBright light or shining torch, from Old Provençal origins.
- ÉlianeGirlOf the sun or sunlike, from the Roman family name Aelius.
- ÉlieBoyMy God is Yahweh, a Biblical name meaning God has ascended.
- ÉlietteGirlLittle Elijah or diminutive form of God has ascended.
- ÉliséeBoyGod is salvation, from Hebrew roots meaning divine rescue.
- ÉmilienneGirlRival or emulous, from the Roman family Aemilii.
- EmmanuelleGirlGod is with us, from Hebrew roots expressing divine presence.
- EmyGirlWhole or universal, or rival, from the roots of Emma or Emilia.
- ErnestineGirlSerious and earnest, from Germanic roots meaning vigor and sternness.
- EspéranceGirlHope, a virtue name expressing optimism and faith in the future.
- ÉtienneBoyCrowned or wreathed, from Greek origins meaning victory and crown.
- ÉtiennetteGirlLittle crowned one or wreathed diminutive.
- EuphrasieGirlGood cheer or gladness, from Greek roots expressing joy.
- ÉvaristeBoyGood man or excellent ruler, from Latin roots.
- ÉvelyneGirlLife or living one, from Latin origins.
- EydenBoyLittle fire or fiery young one, from Irish origins.
- FabienneGirlCraftsperson or maker, from Latin meaning craftsman.
- FabriceBoyCraftsman or maker, from Latin roots meaning skilled work.
- FaronBoyPossibly from a Germanic root related to traveling or journeying, though the name's original sense is not firmly…
- FaustinBoyFrom the Latin Faustinus, derived from Faustus: "fortunate" or "favoured".
- FaustineGirlFrom the Latin Faustina, the feminine form of Faustinus: "fortunate" or "favoured".
- FĂ©licienneGirlFrom the Latin Felicianus, derived from Felix: "happy" or "fortunate".
- FernandeGirlFrom the Germanic Ferdinand, derived from fern "journey" and nand "bold": "bold traveller".
- FiacreBoyFrom the Irish Fiachra: the meaning is uncertain, though it may relate to raven or frost.
- FifiGirlA diminutive nickname, typically derived from Joséphine or other names containing similar sounds.
- FirminBoyFrom the Latin name Firminus, built on the word firmus, "firm" or "steadfast."
- FlavieGirlFrom the Latin Flavius, derived from flavus: "golden" or "yellow-haired".
- FlavienBoyFrom the Latin Flavianus, derived from Flavius: "of the Flavian family" or relating to "golden, yellow-haired".
- FlavienneGirlFrom the Latin Flavianus, derived from Flavius: "of the Flavian family" or relating to "golden, yellow-haired".
- FleurGirlLiterally means "flower" in French.