French names page 4 of 4
641 names from the French naming tradition, each with its meaning, origin, pronunciation and how it is seen around the world.
- TimothéeBoyFrench form of Timothy, from Greek meaning one who honours God.
- TiphaineGirlFrench form of Tiffany, from Greek meaning manifestation of God.
- TiphanieGirlFrench variant of Tiffany, from Greek meaning manifestation of God.
- TitouanBoyA modern French diminutive of Antoine, influenced by the Moroccan city of Tétouan.
- ToinetteGirlShort form of Antoinette, from the Latin Antonia meaning priceless or worthy of praise.
- ToussaintBoyLiterally means all saints in French, referring to the Christian festival celebrated on November 1.
- ValentinBoyFrom the Roman family name Valentinus, derived from Latin meaning strong and vigorous.
- ValèreBoyFrench form of Valerius, from Latin meaning strong and vigorous.
- ValerianBoyFrom the Roman cognomen Valerianus, an extension of the old family name Valerius, carrying a sense of strength or…
- ValérianeGirlFrench feminine form of Valerianus, from Latin meaning strong and vigorous.
- ValerieGirlA name derived from the Latin word for strength and vigor.
- VenanceBoyA name derived from the Latin word for welcoming or hospitable.
- VenceslasBoyA name derived from Czech roots meaning great glory.
- VéroniqueGirlA name derived from the Latin word for true image.
- VespasienBoyA name derived from the Latin word for evening or evening star.
- VianneyBoyA surname-derived name used as a given name, from Vivien meaning lively or living.
- VictoireGirlA name derived from the Latin word for victory.
- VictorienBoyA name derived from the Latin word for victory.
- VictorinBoyA name derived from the Latin word for victory.
- VictorineGirlA name derived from the Latin word for victory.
- VienneGirlThe French word for Vienna, the capital of Austria; ultimately from the Latin Vindobona.
- VincenteGirlA name derived from the Latin word for conquering.
- ViolaineGirlA name derived from the Latin word for violet, invented for literary purposes.
- VioletteGirlA name derived from the Latin word for violet.
- VitalBoyA name derived from the Latin word for life.
- VivianeGirlA name derived from the Latin word for living or lively.
- VivienneGirlA name derived from the Latin word for living or lively.
- YoannBoyA name derived from the Hebrew name John, meaning God is gracious.
- YohanBoyA name from multiple origins: from Hebrew meaning God is gracious (French form) or from Sino-Korean elements meaning…
- YolandeGirlA name derived from the Germanic root for violet or yew.
- YseultGirlA name derived from Celtic roots, possibly related to words for fair or white.
- YvelineGirlA feminine form derived from Yves, ultimately stemming from Germanic roots meaning 'bow' or 'yew tree'.
- YveliseGirlAn elaborate feminine form created by blending Yves with Élise, combining Germanic and Hebrew origins.
- YvesBoyFrom Germanic roots meaning 'bow' or 'yew tree', this name carries associations with both the weapon and the evergreen…
- YvetteGirlA feminine diminutive form of Yves, derived from Germanic roots meaning 'bow' or 'yew tree'.
- YvonBoyA medieval French diminutive of Yves, sharing the Germanic roots meaning 'bow' or 'yew tree'.
- YvonneGirlA feminine form of Yvon, itself derived from Yves, with Germanic roots meaning 'bow' or 'yew tree'.
- ZacharieBoyThe French form of Zechariah, from Hebrew roots meaning 'God remembers' or 'the Lord has remembered'.
- ZélieGirlA short form of Azélie, itself derived from the Greek name Azalea, referring to the flowering plant.
- ZénaïdeGirlFrom Greek roots, possibly related to Zeus or meaning 'hospitable to guests', this name carries an air of classical…
- ZéphyrineGirlA feminine form derived from Zephyrinus, itself from Greek 'zephyros' meaning 'west wind'.