French names page 3 of 4
641 names from the French naming tradition, each with its meaning, origin, pronunciation and how it is seen around the world.
- MarcelineGirlOf Mars; the feminine form of Marcellinus.
- MarcelleGirlOf Mars; the feminine form of Marcellus.
- MarcelletteGirlOf Mars; a diminutive form emphasizing smallness or affection.
- MarcellinBoyOf Mars; a French variant of Marcellinus.
- MarcellineGirlOf Mars; the feminine form of Marcellinus.
- MardochéeBoyThe French form of Mordecai, a Hebrew name usually explained as an adaptation of the Babylonian god Marduk.
- MargauxGirlA pearl; related to Margaret and influenced by Margaux wine.
- MargotGirlA pearl; a short form of Marguerite.
- MargueriteGirlA pearl, and also the French word for daisy.
- MarianneGirlOf the sea and grace; a combination of Marie and Anne.
- MarieUnisexOf the sea; derived from Maria.
- Marie-AngeGirlOf the sea and a heavenly messenger; a combination expressing grace and virtue.
- Marie-AnneGirlOf the sea and grace; a combination of Marie and Anne.
- Marie-ChristineGirlOf the sea and a Christian believer; a combination expressing faith and piety.
- Marie-ClaireGirlOf the sea and brightness; a combination expressing clarity and light.
- Marie-ClaudeGirlOf the sea and limping; a combination pairing the Virgin Mary with the Roman name Claude.
- Marie-ÈveGirlA dual name joining Marie (from the Latin Marianus, "of Mars") and Ève (from the Hebrew Hawwah, "living" or "life").
- Marie-FranceGirlA dual name joining Marie (from the Latin Marianus, "of Mars") and France (from the Latin Francia, "land of the…
- Marie-FrançoiseGirlA dual name joining Marie (from the Latin Marianus, "of Mars") and Françoise (the French feminine form of Francis, from…
- Marie-HélèneGirlA dual name joining Marie (from the Latin Marianus, "of Mars") and Hélène (from the Greek, possibly meaning "sun" or…
- Marie-JeanneGirlA dual name joining Marie (from the Latin Marianus, "of Mars") and Jeanne (from the Hebrew Yohanan, "God is gracious").
- Marie-JoséGirlA dual name joining Marie (from the Latin Marianus, "of Mars") and José (from the Hebrew Yosef, "God will increase")…
- Marie-LaureGirlA dual name joining Marie (from the Latin Marianus, "of Mars") and Laure (from the Latin laurus, "laurel tree").
- Marie-LouiseGirlA dual name joining Marie (from the Latin Marianus, "of Mars") and Louise (from the Germanic Ludwig, "famous warrior").
- Marie-MadeleineGirlA dual name joining Marie (from the Latin Marianus, "of Mars") and Madeleine (from the Hebrew Magdala, "tower")…
- Marie-NoëlleGirlA dual name joining Marie (from the Latin Marianus, "of Mars") and Noëlle (from the French noël, meaning "Christmas" or…
- Marie-PierreGirlA dual name joining Marie (from the Latin Marianus, "of Mars") and Pierre (from the Latin Petrus, "stone").
- Marie-RoseGirlA dual name joining Marie (from Latin Marianus, "of Mars") and Rose (from the Latin rosa, the flower).
- Marie-ThérèseGirlA dual name joining Marie (from Latin Marianus, "of Mars") and Thérèse (from the Greek Theresia, possibly "summer" or…
- MarilèneGirlA blend joining Mari- (from Maria, "of Mars") and -lène (from Hélène, possibly derived from the Greek helios, "sun").
- MarilouGirlA blend joining Mari- (from Maria, "of Mars") and -lou (from Louise, from the Germanic Ludwig, "famous warrior").
- MarilyneGirlA blend joining Mari- (from Marie, from Latin Marianus, "of Mars") and -lyne (from Line, a shortening of Caroline, from…
- MarineGirlFrom the Latin Marinus, "of the sea", or derived from Marina, itself from Marinus.
- MarinetteGirlA French diminutive of Marine, from the Latin Marinus, "of the sea".
- Marion (French)GirlA French diminutive of Marie, from the Latin Marianus, "of Mars".
- MariseGirlA French diminutive and blend form of Marie, derived from the Latin Marianus, meaning "of Mars".
- MarjolaineGirlFrom the French marjolaine, meaning "marjoram", derived from the Latin maiorana, an aromatic minty herb.
- MartheGirlThe French and Norwegian form of Martha, from the Aramaic Martha or Marta, meaning "lady" or "mistress".
- MartialBoyFrom the Roman family name Martialis, meaning "of Mars" or "belonging to Mars," the Roman god of war.
- MartineGirlThe French, Dutch, and Norwegian form of Martina, derived from the Latin Martinus, meaning "of Mars" or "martial".
- MarylineGirlA French blend joining Mary (from the Latin Marianus, "of Mars") and Line (a shortened form of various names containing…
- MaryseGirlA French diminutive and blend form of Marie, derived from the Latin Marianus, meaning "of Mars".
- MaryvonneGirlA French compound name joining Marie (from the Latin Marianus, "of Mars") and Yvonne (from the Breton Yves, "yew tree").
- MathieuBoyThe French variant form of Matthew, derived from the Hebrew Mattityahu, meaning "gift of God".
- MathildeGirlA Northern European adaptation of Matilda, derived from the Germanic elements meaning "mighty" and "battle".
- MathurinBoyMature and ripe, derived from the Latin maturinus.
- MathurineGirlMature and ripe, the feminine form derived from Latin maturinus.
- MathysBoyGod's gift, from the Hebrew name meaning a gift from God.
- MatisBoyGod's gift, from the Hebrew name meaning a gift from God.
- MattéoBoyGod's gift, from the Hebrew name meaning a gift from God.
- MauriceBoyDark-skinned, from the Latin Maurus meaning dark-complexioned or Moorish.
- MauricetteGirlDark-skinned, the feminine form derived from Latin Maurus meaning dark-complexioned or Moorish.
- MaxenceBoyGreatest, from the Latin maximus meaning supreme or largest.
- MaximeBoyGreatest, from the Latin maximus meaning supreme or largest.
- MaximilienneGirlGreatest, the feminine form derived from Latin maximus meaning supreme or largest.
- MaximinBoyGreatest, from the Latin maximus meaning supreme or largest.
- MaylisGirlMother and lily, combining the Occitan word for mother with the French word for lily, or occasionally interpreted as a…
- MéganeGirlPearl, from the Greek name meaning pearl.
- MélisandeGirlStrong-willed, from the Germanic roots for strong and willing.
- MélodieGirlSong or tuneful, from the Greek word for song.
- MichelBoyWho is like God, from the Hebrew name meaning resemblance to God.
- MichèleGirlWho is like God, the feminine form derived from the Hebrew name meaning resemblance to God.
- MichelineGirlWho is like God, the feminine diminutive form derived from the Hebrew name meaning resemblance to God.
- MichelleGirlWho is like God, the feminine form derived from the Hebrew name meaning resemblance to God.
- MickaëlBoyFrench variant form of Michael, meaning 'who is like God'.
- MilannBoyFrench modern variant of Milan.
- MirabelleGirlDerived from Old French meaning 'wonderful' or 'admirable', from Latin mirabilis.
- MireilleGirlA name relating to concepts of admiration and wonder, created in literary contexts.
- ModesteUnisexFrench form of Modestus, derived from Latin modestus meaning 'modest' or 'measured'.
- ModestineGirlFrench diminutive of Modestus, emphasizing modest or measured qualities.
- MoïseBoyFrench form of Moses, meaning 'to draw out' or 'to be born' in Hebrew.
- MonetUnisexFrom a French surname, itself derived from either the name Hamon or Edmond.
- MoniqueGirlFrench form of Monica, likely derived from the Latin monere meaning 'to advise'.
- MorganeGirlFrench form of Morgan, possibly derived from Welsh meaning 'sea-born' or 'great circle'.
- MurielleGirlFrench variant of Muriel, likely derived from Irish meaning 'shining sea'.
- MylanBoyFrench modern variant of Milan.
- MylèneGirlFrench name combining Marie and Hélène, or used as a French form of Milena.
- NadègeGirlFrench form of Nadezhda, derived from Russian meaning 'hope'.
- NadineGirlFrench diminutive of Nadia, derived from Arabic meaning 'announcement' or 'call'.
- NadiyyaGirlDerived from Arabic meaning 'announcement' or 'call', from the root nādā.
- NaëlBoyA modern French name, possibly derived from longer classical forms like Nathanaël.
- NaëlleGirlFrench modern name, the feminine form of Naël.
- NapoleonBoyAn old Italian name of uncertain origin, popularly linked to "new lion" but more likely tied to Germanic legend or the…
- NarcisseUnisexAssociated with Greek mythology and the theme of self-fascination.
- NazaireBoyFrench form of Nazarius, derived from the place name Nazareth.
- NicaiseUnisexFrench form of Nicasius, derived from the Greek name meaning "victorious" or "the one who conquers".
- NicéphoreBoyFrench form of Nikephoros, from Greek meaning "bringing victory" or "victorious bearer".
- NicolasBoyFrom Greek Nikolaos: "victory of the people".
- NicoleGirlFrench feminine form of Nicholas, derived from the Greek name meaning "victory of the people".
- NicoletteGirlFrench diminutive of Nicole, meaning "victory of the people".
- NinetteGirlFrench diminutive of Nina, which comes from the Spanish diminutive of Anna, meaning "grace".
- NinonGirlFrench diminutive of Anne, derived from Hebrew meaning "grace".
- NoèleGirlFrench feminine variant of Noël, derived from Latin meaning "Christmas" or "born at Christmas".
- NoélieGirlFrench feminine form of Noël, derived from Latin meaning "Christmas" or "born at Christmas".
- NoëllaGirlFrench feminine variant of Noël, derived from Latin meaning "Christmas" or "born at Christmas".
- NoëlleGirlFrench feminine form of Noël, derived from Latin meaning "Christmas" or "born at Christmas".
- NoémieGirlFrench form of Naomi, derived from Hebrew meaning "pleasantness" or "sweetness".
- NohamBoyFrench variant of Noam, derived from Hebrew meaning "pleasantness" or "sweetness".
- OcéaneGirlDerived from the French word océan, meaning "ocean".
- OctaveBoyFrench form of Octavius, derived from Latin meaning "eighth".
- OdetteGirlFrench diminutive of Oda or Odilia, derived from Germanic roots meaning "wealth" or "prosperity".
- OdileGirlFrench form of Odilia, derived from Germanic roots meaning "wealth" or "prosperity".
- OlivierBoyA name for the olive tree; the French form of Oliver.
- OlympeGirlFrom Olympias, relating to Mount Olympus or the Olympic Games.
- OmbelineGirlThe French feminine version of Humbelin, a medieval short form of Humbert, derived from Germanic roots meaning "bright"…
- OrianneGirlThe French form of Oriana, possibly from the Latin aureus meaning "golden".
- OrlaneGirlPossibly a French feminine form of Orlando, meaning "famous land" from Germanic roots.
- OvideBoyThe French form of Ovid, the Roman poet and author.
- ParfaitBoyFrom Latin Perfectus: "complete" or "perfect".
- Paris (French)GirlThe French capital's name, inherited from the Parisii, a Gaulish people who once lived along the Seine.
- PascalBoyRelating to Easter, from the Late Latin Paschalis, which derived from Pascha (Easter), ultimately from the Hebrew pesaḥ…
- PascaleGirlThe feminine form of Pascal, meaning "relating to Easter".
- PascalineGirlA feminine form of Pascal with a diminutive suffix, meaning "relating to Easter".
- PauleGirlThe French feminine form of Paulus, from the Latin paulus meaning "small".
- PauletteGirlA French feminine diminutive of Paul, meaning "small".
- PaulineGirlThe French feminine form of Paulinus, derived from the Latin paulus meaning "small".
- PépinBoyA Frankish name of uncertain origin, possibly meaning "awe-inspiring" from the Germanic root *bibēną meaning "to…
- PerleGirlFrom French and Yiddish, meaning "pearl".
- PerrineGirlDerived from Perrin, a short form of Pierre, meaning "stone" or "rock" in its Greek roots, with the feminine suffix…
- PétronilleGirlFrom the Latin Petronius or Petronilla, meaning "stone" or "rock".
- PhilibertBoyA variant of Filibert reinterpreted through the Greek philos ("friend"), creating a blend of Germanic and Greek…
- PhilippeBoyFrench form of Philip, from the Greek meaning "lover of horses".
- PhilippineGirlAn elaborated feminine form of Philippe, meaning "lover of horses".
- Pierre-LucBoyA French compound name combining Pierre ("stone") and Luc ("from Lucania" or "light-bringing").
- PierretteGirlFeminine diminutive of Pierre, derived from the Greek word for stone.
- PierrotBoyFrench diminutive of Pierre, derived from the Greek word for stone.
- PlacideUnisexPeaceful and calm, from the Latin placidus.
- PolycarpeBoyBearing much fruit, from the Greek words for many and fruit.
- PonsBoyRelated to a bridge or crossing, from the Latin pontis.
- ProsperBoyFortunate and successful, from the Latin prosperus.
- PruneGirlThe French word for plum, the purple fruit.
- QuentinBoyBorn during the fifth month, from the Latin Quintinus.
- RainierBoyStrong and wise warrior, from the Germanic elements for counsel and spear.
- RaoulBoyFamous wolf, from the Germanic elements for counsel and wolf.
- RaphaëlBoyFrom Hebrew Rafa'el: "God has healed".
- RaphaëlleGirlGod heals, from the Hebrew elements for God and healing.
- RaymondeGirlWise protector, from the Germanic elements for counsel and protection.
- RégisBoyRuler or king, from the Occitan word for ruler.
- ReineGirlQueen, from the Latin regina.
- RenardBoyStrong counsel, from the Germanic elements for counsel and hard.
- RenaudBoyCounsel ruler, from the Germanic elements for counsel and rule.
- RenéBoyReborn, from the Latin renatus.
- RenéeGirlReborn, from the Latin renata.
- ReynaudBoyCounsel ruler, from the Germanic elements for counsel and rule.
- RoberteGirlBright fame, from the Germanic elements for bright and fame.
- RochBoyFrench and Polish form of Rocco, derived from Germanic roots meaning 'rest' or 'repose'.
- RodolpheBoyFrench form of Rudolf, derived from Germanic elements meaning 'fame' and 'wolf'.
- RodrigueBoyFrench form of Roderick, derived from Germanic elements meaning 'fame' and 'power'.
- RolandeGirlFrench feminine form of Roland, derived from Germanic elements meaning 'fame' and 'land'.
- RomaineGirlFrench feminine form of Romanus, derived from the Latin word for 'Roman'.
- RomaneGirlFrench feminine form of Romanus, derived from the Latin word for 'Roman'.
- RoméeGirlFrench feminine form of Romeo, derived from the Late Latin Romaeus, meaning 'of Rome' or 'Roman'.
- RomeoBoyDerived from the Late Latin Romaeus or Late Greek Romaios, meaning 'from Rome' or 'Roman'.
- RomualdBoyDerived from Germanic elements meaning 'fame' and 'power' or 'authority'.
- RosaireBoyFrench word for 'rosary', the Catholic prayer practice using prayer beads.
- RosalieGirlFrench, German, and Dutch form of Rosalia, derived from the Latin word for 'rose'.
- RoselineGirlFrench form of Rosalind, derived from Germanic elements possibly meaning 'horse' and 'gentle' or 'beautiful'.
- RosemondeGirlFrench form of Rosamund, derived from Germanic elements meaning 'horse' and 'protection' or 'security'.
- RosetteGirlFrench diminutive of Rose, referring to a small rose or rose-shaped object.
- RosineGirlFrench diminutive of Rose, derived from the Latin word for 'rose'.
- RoxaneGirlFrench and English form of Roxana, derived from the Persian word meaning 'dawn' or 'little star'.
- SabineGirlDerived from the Latin Sabina, meaning 'of the Sabines', referring to an ancient Italian ethnic group.
- SachaUnisexFrench and Dutch form of Sasha, a Russian diminutive of Alexander or Alexandra, ultimately derived from Greek meaning…
- SalomonBoyThe French and Polish form of Solomon, the Hebrew name of the king remembered above all for his wisdom.
- SandrineGirlFrench diminutive of Sandra, which derives from the Greek name Alexandra, meaning 'defender of men'.
- SauveurBoyFrench cognate of Salvador, derived from the Latin word 'salvator', meaning 'savior'.
- ScholastiqueGirlLearned, educated, or one devoted to study.
- SébastienneGirlVenerable, revered, worthy of respect.
- SébireGirlOne who sees, prophetess.
- SégolèneGirlVictory and friend; strong and peaceful friend.
- SélèneGirlMeans "moon" in Greek, the name of the Titan goddess who personified the moon.
- SéphoraGirlGraceful, beautiful, or bird-like.
- SergeBoyServant, attendant, or one of high rank.
- SergineGirlServant, attendant, one of high rank.
- SévèreBoyStern, serious, or strict.
- SéverineGirlStern, serious, dignified.
- SidonieGirlFrom Sidon, a precious gift or one who brings joy.
- SixteBoySixth, the sixth pope or one devoted to order.
- SixtineGirlSixth, devoted to order or ecclesiastical tradition.
- SoanBoyMeaning uncertain, possibly a form of Jean or modeled after modern name patterns.
- SohanBoyMeaning uncertain, possibly derived from or modeled after Jean.
- SolangeGirlSolemn, dignified, or devoted to religious observance.
- SoleilGirlThe French word for "sun", used directly as a given name.
- StéphaneBoyCrown, garland, victor, or crowned one.
- SuzanneGirlLily, grace, or a woman of beauty.
- SuzetteGirlLily, grace, or beloved lily.
- SwannBoySwan or servant, herdsman.
- SylvainBoyFrom the forest, woodland dweller, or wild man.
- SylvaineGirlFeminine form of Silvanus, from the Latin word for woodland or forest dweller.
- SylvestreBoyFrench form of Silvester, from the Latin word for woodland or forest dweller.
- SylvetteGirlDiminutive of Sylvie, from the Latin word for woodland or forest dweller.
- SylvieGirlFrom the Latin Silvia, meaning of the forest or woodland dweller.
- TancrèdeBoyFrom Tancred, likely from Germanic roots meaning thought or counsel.
- TatienneGirlFrench form of Tatiana, derived from the Roman family name Tatianus.
- TélesphoreBoyFrom Greek "bringing fulfillment" or "bearing fruit," the name of an early pope and, separately, a minor Greek god of…
- ThéotimeBoyFrom Theotimus, derived from Greek roots meaning God and honor or value.
- ThibaultBoyFrench form of Theobald, from Germanic roots meaning people and bold.
- ThierryBoyFrench form of Theodoric, from Germanic roots meaning people and ruler or power.
- TiméoBoyFrench form of Timeo, derived from Greek meaning I respect or fear.
- TimothéBoyFrench variant of Timothy, from Greek meaning one who honours God.